Ripple Conference 2023

In Your Own Words: Telling a Queer and Spiritually Integrated Story
Led by Luis Garay (they/them), Director of the LGBTQIA and Gender Center, Elon University

Description coming soon!

A Call to Conscience: Students, Educators & the Parliament of the World's Religions
Led by Miriam Quezada (she/her) and Emma Carr (she/her), Parliament of the World's Religions

Join the Parliament of the World's Religions -- the world’s largest, most diverse, and inclusive interfaith Convening of people of faith, spirituality, and goodwill -- in this information session exploring the opportunities for students, educators, and institutions at the upcoming 2023 Parliament of the World's Religions. The 2023 Parliament Convening will gather thousands in Chicago, IL from August 14th-18th on the theme of "A Call to Conscience: Defending Freedom & Human Rights."

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89872868351?pwd=emVvRlVvM1lBQTVQbTJaMEE2dGNDZz09

Spirit and Pride 101
Led by Rev. Julie Tonnesen (she/her), Associate University Chaplain, Elon University

This session will give a brief history and overview of the Spirit and Pride initiative at Elon. Secondly, it will offer tips and tricks on starting similar initiatives at other institutions, and give participants space to ask questions. This breakout session will particularly address the intersectionality of religious/spiritual and gender/LGBTQIA+ identities.