what we do
OUR ADVOCACY
We wade directly into the issue that most divides communities - LGBT concerns - and work to bring “sides” together, then to collaborate to make a concrete difference through community change.
OUR PUBLIC VOICE
We speak before public and private audiences and interactive settings about:
Bridging the theological divides about LGBT / SSA / human sexuality
Religious liberty, freedom of religious belief, and LGBT rights
Using thoughtfully chosen language to bridge the LGBT and religion divide
Family support of LGBT children within traditional faiths
Collaborative projects as a bridging tool for LGBT and faith
LGBT sensitivity and education in traditional faith settings
We author and co-author opinion pieces and provide guidance with surprising partners, seeking collaboration and compromise towards the promotion of the health and well-being of all people, particularly LGBT people and marginalized communities:
LGBT rights are not incompatible with religious liberty unless we make them so Washington Examiner
Science can change the dialogue on LGBT rights and religious freedom Huffington Post
The right way to handle politics: Justice Kennedy and the Masterpiece Cakeshop case The Hill
Masterpiece Cakeshop decision reveals a better way Deseret News
The Real Divide in America RealClear Politics
Supreme Court Steps Up Where Congress Fails RealClear Politics
EDUCATION
We provide interactive workshops for those people, faith organizations, businesses and schools that wish to learn how to find the positives - the blessings - of difference.
“While differences are often seen as something that divide us, we believe that our differences are not only a blessing but a way forward. By learning and communicating with each other, we can foster better understanding and better outcomes for people in need.”