Resources A-Z

Changing your social security record (see Part B)

When educators are prepared to respond to challenging questions from students they can turn any moment into a teachable moment. Welcoming Schools knows how challenging it can be to effectively respond to questions and comments from students and families. As such, we have developed and will share resources with participants that offer examples of age-appropriate responses to common questions about LGBTQ+, gender and family topics. We will work together in this session to review and practice responses so that you will feel prepared to address teachable moments throughout the school year.

Resources to help lower disproportionately high tobacco usage amongst the LGBTQ+ community.

The Bible has been used as a means for excluding queer people from the Christian church for ages. In this training we will examine those difficult passages, find new ways of interpretation, explore what scholars have to say about the Bible, and walk away with a new understanding of how we might interpret these hard-to-read passages.

You can vote early with an absentee ballot at your local elections office. Some cities and towns also offer in-person absentee voting. If you are not registered, you can do so in person if you show proof of residence.

Knowing your rights can help avoid or solve problems at the polls. Advocates for Trans Equality provides the following advice and resources to guide trans people through the voting process, from registration to putting their ballots in the ballot box.

Minnesota law recognizes families formed through marriage, blood, and adoption

Our Allyship Training dives deeper into how your congregation can be in closer relationship with the LGBTQIA2S+ community and best practices in allyship. We will also walk through an assessment of your congregation, reflecting on the ways you welcome queer folk and steps you might take as a congregation to welcome more widely.