At the Intersection: Parenting + Queerness, "All God's children" by Amanda Skinner

*contributed by Amanda Skinner (she/her/hers), Johns Creek Christian Church, Johns Creek , Georgia

My family and I had to leave our non-affirming church church over a year ago, where we were all deeply involved and had many friends and relationships. However, our church was not moving their views on affirming LGBTQ+ Christians, and my husband and I had to move our family to a place where ALL God’s children feel safe, welcome, and affirmed…

I am presently a children’s ministry leader at JCC, as well as a deacon. I also have three children aged 12, and twins who are 10. One of whom is transgender… I want to be a part of helping spread the word and message to all people that ALL of us are welcome at the Table.

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