From Seed to Blossom: Supporting Queer and Trans Youth

November 18th, 11am–6pm

In conjunction with our holiday panto, People’s Light is excited to host From Seed to Blossom: Supporting Queer and Trans Youth. Over the course of the day, speakers, workshops, working groups, panels, and performances will take place across our campus, all geared towards sharing resources and establishing connections for supporting LGBTQ+ youth. From self-defense and poetry workshops for LGBTQ+ youth to informative sessions for caring parents and educators, this event includes something for everyone.

REGISTER HERE (Pay What You Can)
Vendor/Tabling Opportunity

If you’re interested in serving as a vendor or having a table onsite, please fill out THIS APPLICATION.

Event Programming

Pay-what-you-can tickets are available for the full day (including access to all events on the schedule) or for individual sessions. Each session consists of multiple events happening simultaneously in different spaces — you will only be able to attend one workshop per session. Registrants will receive a follow-up email to RSVP to specific workshops.

CLICK HERE FOR WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

SCHEDULE

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration / Tabling

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Keynote Address from Lex Horwitz / Opening Performance

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Workshop Session #1

Mental Health and Queer and Trans Youth — Eben Hilpert
Interfaith Working Group* — Josh Blakesley
Self-Defense Workshop — Robin Gow
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth — Aries Powell

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Communal Lunch

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Workshop Session #2

Sports and LGBTQ+ Youth — Lex Horwitz
Interfaith Working Group* — Josh Blakesley
LGBTQIA+ and DEI in the Workplace — Jacob Kelley
Our Trans Loved Ones: Q&A for Loved Ones of People Who are Transgender or Non-Binary — Cindy Apostolico and Julie Moyer

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Workshop Session #3

What is Gender Affirming Care? Myths and Facts — Dane Menkin, CRNP
Interfaith Working Group* — Josh Blakesley
Youth Poetry Workshop — Robin Gow
Drag Workshop — Jacob Kelley

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Closing Address / Closing Performance

*If you are interested in joining the Interfaith Working Group, or have any questions about registration, please email Producer Andrew Watring at watring@peopleslight.org.

Getting Here

People's Light is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, 19355. There is ample free parking, including accessible parking.

Unfortunately, we aren't directly accessible by public transit. The Malvern and Paoli SEPTA stations are nearby, but visitors arriving by train will need to take an Uber/Lyft or other rideshare from the station to People's Light, since there are no walking or bus routes from the stations to our campus.

Pay-what-you-can Tickets