BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Transform MN - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Transform MN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://transformmn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Transform MN REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260818T170723 CREATED:20210802T160322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T131648Z UID:5418-1636484400-1636491600@transformmn.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Engaging in the LGBTQ Conversation DESCRIPTION:[vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSOLD OUT – Engaging in the LGBTQ Conversation\nAn introduction to the LGBTQ conversation for Christians.\nNovember 9\, 2021  |  7:00pm – 9:00pm\nUrban Refuge Church \n  \nThis Engaging in the LGBTQ Conversation evening seminar with Dr. Preston Sprinkle is designed to be a place for Christians to lean into the hard questions and the conversation surrounding the LGBTQ community. This event will equip young adults\, parents and lay-leaders to better understand and respond to LGBTQ persons in love while holding their biblical view of sexuality\, gender identity\, and marriage.   \n  \nDr. Preston Sprinkle will lay a relational and theological foundation for how Christ-followers should engage the LGBTQ conversation\, including:  \n• Introduction and the Grace/Truth Way of Jesus \n• Theology of Marriage and Same Sex Relations \n• Can Christians Truly Love LGBT+ People without Changing their Theology? \n• The Importance of Language and Terms \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”75px”]\n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Our Biblical Sexual Ethic\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n FAQ\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nSPEAKER \n \nPRESTON SPRINKLE  |  PRESIDENT OF THE CENTER FOR FAITH\, GENDER AND SEXUALITY \nPreston is a highly sought-after speaker and teacher. He loves communicating Christian truths with thoughtfulness\, honesty and grace. He’s written several books\, including Embodied: Transgender Identities\, the Church\, and What the Bible has to Say\, People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue\, and Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen’s Guide to Homosexuality; you can view them HERE.  \nPreston also hosts a daily radio show in Boise and a podcast titled Theology in the Raw\, where he responds to questions sent in by his faithful listeners. Preston has given talks to thousands of people worldwide on the topic of faith\, sexuality\, and gender. He and his wife\, Chris\, and their four children live in Boise\, Idaho. Learn more about Preston on his website: prestonsprinkle.com.[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nREGISTRATION \nSorry\, this event is sold out! Each attendee will need to have a ticket to enter the church.[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nLOCATION \n \nThis evening event will take place at The Urban Refuge Church in Minneapolis. \nAddress: 5501 Chicago Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN 55417 \nParking | You can park in the south lot or on the neighboring streets\, (but please avoid parking on the north side of 55th Street in consideration of the church’s neighbors). Greeters will be there to welcome you! \n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nOUR BIBLICAL SEXUAL ETHIC \n\n\nTransform Minnesota believes that the starting point for understanding human sexuality is to recognize that all people are created in the image of God with gender and with sexual desires. \nAnchored to Biblical teaching that God’s intent for full sexual expression is between a married man and woman\, we seek to help followers of Jesus live according to God-given boundaries in sexual holiness. \nRead our Transform Minnesota Board Adopted Resolution on Beliefs about Human Sexuality. \n\n\nRegarding marriage\, we hold to the Biblical orthodox teaching that marriage is between a man and a woman. (See board resolution).[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nFAQ \n\n\nWho is the speaker?\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Preston Sprinkle of The Center for Faith\, Sexuality\, and Gender. Learn more about Preston on his website: prestonsprinkle.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring? \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to bring a notebook\, pen\, and a friend. \n\n\nDo I have to register now or can I do it at the door? \n\n\n\nWe highly recommend registering as soon as possible! We anticipate selling out before the conference\, so take advantage of our online registration\, which opens September 9th at 10:00am. \n\n\nWhere is the evening forum located? \n\n\n\nThe evening forum will be held at The Urban Refuge Church in Minneapolis. \n\n\nWill childcare be provided? \n\n\nNo\, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate childcare for this event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nSPEAKER \n \nPRESTON SPRINKLE  |  PRESIDENT OF THE CENTER FOR FAITH\, GENDER AND SEXUALITY \nPreston is a highly sought-after speaker and teacher. He loves communicating Christian truths with thoughtfulness\, honesty and grace. He’s written several books\, including Embodied: Transgender Identities\, the Church\, and What the Bible has to Say\, People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue\, and Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen’s Guide to Homosexuality; you can view them HERE.  \nPreston also hosts a daily radio show in Boise and a podcast titled Theology in the Raw\, where he responds to questions sent in by his faithful listeners. Preston has given talks to thousands of people worldwide on the topic of faith\, sexuality\, and gender. He and his wife\, Chris\, and their four children live in Boise\, Idaho. Learn more about Preston on his website: prestonsprinkle.com.[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nREGISTRATION \nSorry\, this event is sold out! Each attendee will need to have a ticket to enter the church.[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nLOCATION \n \nThis evening event will take place at The Urban Refuge Church in Minneapolis. \nAddress: 5501 Chicago Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN 55417 \nParking | You can park in the south lot or on the neighboring streets\, (but please avoid parking on the north side of 55th Street in consideration of the church’s neighbors). Greeters will be there to welcome you! \n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n Our Biblical Sexual Ethic\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nOUR BIBLICAL SEXUAL ETHIC \n\n\nTransform Minnesota believes that the starting point for understanding human sexuality is to recognize that all people are created in the image of God with gender and with sexual desires. \nAnchored to Biblical teaching that God’s intent for full sexual expression is between a married man and woman\, we seek to help followers of Jesus live according to God-given boundaries in sexual holiness. \nRead our Transform Minnesota Board Adopted Resolution on Beliefs about Human Sexuality. \n\n\nRegarding marriage\, we hold to the Biblical orthodox teaching that marriage is between a man and a woman. (See board resolution).[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n FAQ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nFAQ \n\n\nWho is the speaker?\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Preston Sprinkle of The Center for Faith\, Sexuality\, and Gender. Learn more about Preston on his website: prestonsprinkle.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring? \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to bring a notebook\, pen\, and a friend. \n\n\nDo I have to register now or can I do it at the door? \n\n\n\nWe highly recommend registering as soon as possible! We anticipate selling out before the conference\, so take advantage of our online registration\, which opens September 9th at 10:00am. \n\n\nWhere is the evening forum located? \n\n\n\nThe evening forum will be held at The Urban Refuge Church in Minneapolis. \n\n\nWill childcare be provided? \n\n\nNo\, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate childcare for this event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \n  \nThere will be a VIP access-only Q&A after the event with Dr. Preston Sprinkle.\nDuring this time\, sponsors will be able to have direct access to ask all of their questions to Dr. Preston Sprinkle. \nThere is limited capacity for this VIP-only event. This Q&A will be limited to the first 8 sponsors \nIf you would like to learn more about how you can become a sponsor for this event and get access to the VIP Q&A\, please email Schelli Cronk at schelli@transformmn.org. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS \n  \nHost Sponsor \n \n  \nGold Sponsor \n \n  \nSilver Sponsor \n \n  \nBronze Sponsor \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://transformmn.org/event/engagingthelgbtqconversation/ LOCATION:The Urban Refuge Church\, 5501 Chicago Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55417\, United States CATEGORIES:Holy Sexuality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://transformmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Preston-Sprinkle-Engaging-in-the-LGBTQ-Convo-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200602T150000 DTSTAMP:20260818T170723 CREATED:20200124T201835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T174111Z UID:4689-1591102800-1591110000@transformmn.org SUMMARY:Postponed: Cultivating Diversity in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:[vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nPostponed: Cultivating Diversity in the Workplace\nFostering an environment of cultural inclusion and respect.\nCOVID-19 Update: \nAt Transform Minnesota\, our top priority is the health and well-being of our guests\, team members and the communities we serve. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and listen to organizations like World Health Organization\, Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.\n\n\nDue to the unprecedented circumstances that we are experiencing as a nation\, we have had to make the decision to postpone this event. \n\n\nAt this time\, we are unable to predict when we will be able to reschedule this training\, but we are hopeful that we will have the ability to know more about rescheduling after the 1st of June. \n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please do not hesitate to connect with our team.\nTransform Minnesota\n\n\nPostponed\nThe Urban Refuge Church \n  \nWorkplace diversity is critical to a healthy organization. Not only are internal teams strengthened\, but the surrounding results and relationships are broadened. Yet\, achieving workplace diversity can be challenging. This often stems from a lack of awareness about biases that exist within organizational or team cultures.  \nIncreasing inclusion and diversity extends beyond hiring practices and requires intentionality in developing awareness\, empathy\, and solidarity.  \nJoin us as we learn how to better foster a workplace where differences are recognized\, celebrated\, and valued. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\nREGISTRATION\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register” shape=”square” color=”black” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2Ftransformmn%2Fcultivatingdiversity||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSPEAKER\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nina Barnes | University of Northwestern – St. Paul \nNina is a certified spiritual director with a passion for creating space for others to discern and\nrespond to invitations from God. Through her practice\, Invitation To Transformation\, Nina\nconsiders it an honor to help others experience love\, hope\, redemption\, and transformation. \nNina currently serves as the Vice President for Student Life at University of Northwestern- St. Paul.\nShe has extensive human resources experience\, stemming from 20+ years of service within a\nvariety of organizational settings. Nina has a Master’s degree in Spiritual Formation & Leadership;\nalong with a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries. \nOutside of work\, Nina desires to make a meaningful impact as she serves as a board member of two\nTwin Cities ministries\, and in her most cherished role as mother to an adult son and “daughter-in-love”. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n  \nCancellation Policy\nWe are able to refund your ticket up to two weeks prior to the event if you send an email to hailey@transformmn.org. After the two weeks\, we are unable to refund any ticket due to workshop demand and materials that have already purchased for your spot at the workshop. If you are unable to attend regardless\, please let us know as a courtesy at least 48 hours before the event begins. Tickets are transferable to another attendee\, but not to a different date.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://transformmn.org/event/cultivating-diversity-in-the-workplace/ LOCATION:The Urban Refuge Church\, 5501 Chicago Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55417\, United States CATEGORIES:Church Impact ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://transformmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Cultivating-Diversity-Graphic-e1579894644791.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR