"When Kids Come Out" is a four-session class for parents and family members of LGBTQ+ children. It will be held on Zoom: Wednesdays, September 10, 17, 24 and October 1 from 7pm-8:30pm.

When a child comes out to their family, it often raises many questions for both the child and for the family. For example:  
• What does it mean for the family when a child comes out to their parents?
• What does it mean for the parents’ and family's relationship to their church?
• What does it mean for the parents’ own faith?
• How do parents navigate their own “coming out” after their children have come out to them?
• What are the implications of the current political climate for you and your LGBTQ+ family member?

The Rev. Jim Waugh, retired pastor in the West Ohio Conference, will lead the group. Jim and his wife, Carol, have an adult daughter, Lisa, who came out to them over twenty five years ago. Jim served a four-year term as the chair of the Parents Reconciling Network Board (a group related to the Reconciling Ministries Network). 

Sessions are designed to provide a safe space where questions and concerns can be dealt with openly and honestly. Please email Jim at jwaugh3@mac.com if you want to participate in the class or if you need more information. Put “Kids Class” in the subject line. A few days prior to the class session, you will receive a Zoom invitation from Jim for the sessions.