Description
Every human longs to be known fully and loved unconditionally in safe friendships. Tragically, the skills we often develop to stay safe in our homes, churches, or communities work against us when it comes to building life-giving friendships, especially if we also identify as LGBTQ+. This session will help each of us understand our relational strategies and how they help or hinder us when it comes to friendship. We’ll also discover that most people like us far more than we think and would be willing to try a friendship with us. And finally, we’ll look at practical strategies available to all of us that both open the door to friendship and can cement it over time. Anyone longing for deeper connection with others, or wanting to foster that connection between others, including LGBTQ+ congregants, will find helpful, hopeful ways to encourage that connection.
