Session 2

Listening Deeply to Stories

In this second session, we encourage participants to seek to understand the lived experience of the LGBT+ community in our churches and faith communities by listening to recordings of personal stories. You can find links to these stories below.

This session has many wonderful resources that we encourage you to work through. Please allow two hours to do so.

Toolkit

  • Projector or screen and audio equipment or speakers

  • Session 2 slide deck. (see below)
    If you do not have a projector or screen available, we suggest providing printouts

  • Flipchart

  • Pens

  • Paper

  • Suggestion box

  • Tee lights and matches

  • Refreshments (drinks, biscuits, fruit)

Session 2 Deck and Handouts

Please note: The PPT file without audio has been provided for quicker downloads. If you plan to use this version, you will need to make use of the above audio files.

Providing you have an internet connection, the video should stream within the presentation. Please ensure that external media sourcing is enabled within Power Point.

Session 2 Media Resources

Story 5 – Lizzie’s Story (Video)

You can read more about Nick and Emmanuel Church’s story here.