Make the mostof what LGBT Organizations have to offer Encourage Faith leaders and congregants to attend specific classes to learn about sexual orientation; terminology, issues, welcoming, inclusion, etc. Host a Speaker Example:
Is your group or organization looking to learn more about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) equality in Illinois and beyond? Equality Illinois can speak on a variety of different topics from the new civil union law to transgender equality in the workplace and can work with you on a presentation that will best fit your group’s needs and priorities. Programs can be created to raise awareness in the community or for religious groups with a concern for LGBT equality and rights. Your community is already probably interested in these issues and would appreciate an informed conversation. Host info sessions to inform yourself of the important points of the debate. For instance, what are the differences between marriage and civil union rights? There are numerous local organizations willing to help your faith community get the right answers! Speakers are available for a variety of presentation formats, including participation in forums or panels, speeches, workshops and classroom discussions. For more information, please contact Caroline Staerk, Equality Illinois’ Field Director, at cstaerk@eqil.org or 773.477.7173 to request a speaker or presenter in English or Spanish. Please make sure to include the name, location, date and time of your event as well as the specific topic. Please note: Invitation of a speaker or participation in the Speakers’ Bureau program does not constitute lobbying or political activity, and churches, synagogues and public colleges and universities are welcome to participate.
Nonprofit Consulting on LGBT Issues Example:
Jewish Mosaic provides consulting services to Jewish communal organizations (synagogues, JCCs, day schools, etc) to help them initiate or expand LGBT-outreach programs and to modify their existing programs and policies to be inclusive of LGBT Jews and their families.
A guide to LGBT-Inclusive religious practices
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