LGBTQ+ Outreach Team
Mission
Our Mission is to foster an environment of welcoming and inclusivity within St. John UMC to create a safe space for all people to come together as one in the all inclusive love of Jesus Christ. We strive to provide outreach and support to the LGBTQ+ community of Anchorage, with our gifts, service, prayers, witness, and presence, so that they know they are loved and truly welcome at St. John UMC.
Events
The LGBTQ+ Outreach Team will be hosting an open mic night in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. We want to hear from the transgender community. Trans folks are encouraged to share stories, poetry, music, art, etc. that they feel capture why it matters to be trans and visible in our current times. The event is all-ages friendly; help provide snacks by signing up here.
Gather Easter basket items for covenant House and Choosing Our Roots. We have a goal of making 108 baskets. Requested items include fidgets, candy, fun socks, craft supplies/kits, word and number puzzles, encouraging stickers and buttons, Takis/Cheetos/chips, notes of encouragement, and $10 gift cards. Supplies can be dropped in the red bin in the office or bring them on April 13 and join for assembling the baskets after the 11:30 a.m. service!