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The 2015 Circling the Wagons Conference will seek to facilitate ethical discussions in the Mormon community by aligning with the CTW Standards of Ethical Communication and Conflict Resolution. The Standards were drafted by community members of different perspectives and ratified by the Circling the Wagons Coalition.
Date: Friday, February 20, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: McGillis School Library
668 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, 84102
Organized by Lisa Tensmeyer Hansen, and co-facilitated by therapists representing differing perspectives common in the Mormon LGBTQ and same-sex attracted community.
This workshop will be a great primer and preparation for Saturday’s main conference sessions. We especially invite those who are both new to and facilitating in Circling the Wagons Conferences as we explore how to employ and model constructive conversation skills.
(come early for mingling, provided snacks, and Bruges waffles for purchase outside!)
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Conducting: Jay Jacobsen
Opening Prayer: Erika Munson
Musical Number: Mark Packer and Tyler Kofoed, accompanist David Naylor
Keynote Speaker: Tom Christofferson
Keynote Speaker: Laurie Campbell
Musical Number: Christoffer Hansen
Keynote Speaker: Justin Lee
Keynote speakers will address the conference theme, Courageous Conversations, relating their own experiences and perspectives.
12:30 – 1:00 Break/Mingle/Snacks (Bruges Waffle Bus waffles and sandwiches available for purchase outside!)
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Attendees may select one of the following workshops. There are three Dialogue Workshop Types; not all workshop types are appropriate for everyone. Please read about our workshop types and select a workshop that is best for you.
2:30 – 3:00 Break/Mingle/Snacks
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Attendees may select one of the following workshops. There are three Dialogue Workshop Types; not all workshop types are appropriate for everyone. Please read about our workshop types and select a workshop that is best for you.
4:30 – 5:00 Break/Mingle/Snacks
5:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Conducting: Tera Brown
Full Audience Discussion: Getting Real: Taking Action Together to Improve the Lives of LGBTQ and Same-Sex Attracted Mormons – Facilitated by Kendall Wilcox
Keynote Speaker: Lisa Tensmeyer Hansen
Closing Remarks: Tera Brown and Jay Jacobsen
Congregational Hymn
Closing Prayer
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
McGillis School Dining Hall