Education for Allies

Join us for an immersive conference to become the cherished person your queer youth truly deserves. Discover how to uplift LGBTQIA+ students while navigating the labyrinth of educational laws as a steadfast ally.

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Our Education for Allies conference kicks off with a training session on LGBTQIAP2+ Identity, Inclusion and Injustice. Led by the Reverend Doctor Raven Clarissa Rowe, D.Min., BCC, this training will be geared towards providing information for individuals involved in the compassionate care of children and youth. We will be exploring the many letters of the queer alphabet, including discussion of gender identity, gender presentation, and gender attribution as well as sexual orientation. Queer identity, queer theory, and queer theology will be explored. Training will be geared towards equipping individuals to be allies for inclusion and to inspire resistance against the injustices that the LGBTQIAP2+ community currently faces.

Location: Harmony Creek Church
Date/Time: July 26th 9AM-12 PM
$20 Suggested Donation
Other Important Details: Childcare and Breakfast/snacks provided, virtual option available for individuals in Ohio. We will provide a certificate of completion for professional development credit use.
Sponsors: Q+ Youth Center, Citizens for a Better Beavercreek, PFLAG Dayton, Kettering Ohio Pride Coalition, Inclusive Fairborn.
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FAQs

Is this an in-person or virtual event?

We are encouraging individuals to attend in person if possible, but a virtual option will be available. Please indicate on your RSVP if you need a virtual option.

Does it cost money to attend the event?

This event is brought to you as a gift from the event sponsors. Anyone can attend for free. However, donations are encouraged for those who can contribute. Donations will go to Harmony Creek Church as the main sponsor of these community series to assist with continuing workshops and free events for the community.

Will there be childcare?

Yes! PFLAG Dayton has graciously offered to provide childcare during the event. Children will be provided activities, crafts and more in a safe environment during the event. Please indicate on your RSVP if you need child care and the age of your youth.

Will there be food at the event?

Yes! We will provide breakfast-like items for the event along with drinks. Gluten Free and Vegetarian diets in consideration. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks/drinks if desired.

I would like to be a sponsor and/or volunteer for the event. How do I do that?

Email justice@harmony-creek.org to see how to sponsor and volunteer for the event. You can make a monetary donation through this page- which is always graciously accepted. To be listed as a sponsor, you have to provide help in one of these ways:
- Provide in-kind donations for goodie bags, event facilitation (such as printing material), or refreshments.
- Agree to provide volunteers the day of the event.
- Send information out to your group via social media, mailing campaigns, email/newsletter information and physical posting of flyers.