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September 18, 2024
10AM - 3PM
ULS Philadelphia campus (Brossman Center)
7301 Germantown Ave., Phila, PA 19119
In person and via livestream. Registration includes either option.
The theme for Convocation on Wednesday, September 18 is "Beyond the Binary with Rev. Chris and Jamie Bruesehoff." Pastor Chris and Jamie Bruesehoff, author of Raising Kids beyond the Binary: Celebrating God’s Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children, will be with us to speak about ministry to the transgender community. As parents of a transgender teen, they share an amazing story of love and acceptance both in their family and congregation. As the ELCA seeks to become more culturally competent, their voices provide us with new ideas about how to build a bigger welcome table.
Jamie Bruesehoff (she/they) is a nationally known speaker, award-winning LGBTQ+ advocate, and a heartfelt writer. Rooted in her queer identity, her experiences raising a transgender child, and two decades of working with youth and families, Jamie Bruesehoff equips leaders to create safer, more inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA people of all ages. She is the author of Raising Kids beyond the Binary: Celebrating God’s Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children. Jamie’s book will be available at the event.
Rev. Christopher Bruesehoff (he/him) is a second-generation Lutheran pastor who has served in congregational ministry for over twenty years. Since his seventeen-year-old daughter transitioned nine years ago, his family has embarked on a journey of learning and advocacy that continues to impact his understanding of what it means to be the church together. Jamie and Chris have partnered with h families, congregations and ministry organizations, youth-serving professionals and advocacy organizations across the country. Through education, advocacy, and visibility, they empower individuals to boldly, loudly, and joyfully live out God’s call to work for justice and peace. Their family and theirwork have been featured by media outlets and organizations around the world, including Disney, NPR, Good Morning America, USA Today, The Today Show, Forbes, Marvel, People, Parents, and the Trevor Project. In their free time, they can be found laughing, cooking, or playing in the woods with their three kids
