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Join Jun Love Young, PH.D (he/him), the founder and director of Beloved Arise, for an empowering session titled 'The Gift of Queerness and Faith.' Drawing from his personal journey as a gay Christian and father, Jun challenges traditional views of queerness, framing it as a valuable asset rather than a liability. He advocates for an affirming approach to parenting and youth support, emphasizing the celebration of both queerness and faith as enriching gifts. Whether you're a parent, a faith leader, or involved with youth, this session aims to equip and inspire you to champion the well-being and spiritual growth of queer youth. Beloved Arise is a movement dedicated to LGBTQIA+ youth of all faiths, fostering relationships, providing support, and encouraging youth to embrace life fully. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, our programs and resources are made possible by our generous community members and donors. This event operates on a suggested donation basis, with all contributions helping us continue empowering queer youth of faith. Your support is deeply appreciated! We strive to make our programming accessible to all; if you're unable to donate at this time, we still welcome you to join and be part of this meaningful event!