Workshops
We are excited to offer some of our Allyship Training programs as Public Workshops approximately twice every year. These workshops are open for anyone to attend (virtually), with admission by donation on a sliding scale. View answers to some of the FAQs below. If you are interested in attending multiple programs, you may want to consider one of our package deals.
Spring 2025 Public Workshops
Beginning in Spring 2025, we are excited to offer six different workshops on a wide variety of topics! Each workshop ranges from 1.5 to 2 hours long.
Check out our testimonials from previous workshops to hear about their impact.
ABCs of 2SLGBTQIA+
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
6:00pm — 8:00pm EDT
Recommended Donation: $40 to $150
Guiding Questions:
How has language relating to gender and sexuality evolved?
What is the difference between gender and sex?
Why are more people using the term ‘queer’?
Do all trans people experience gender dysphoria?
Rainbow Churches
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
6:00pm — 7:30pm EDT
Recommended Donation: $35 to $130
Guiding Questions:
What are some of the challenges faced by queer Christians?
Isn’t it enough to say my church is welcoming?
Are there Bible passages that affirm queer people?
How can I counter the “clobber” passages from the Bible?
How can my church better support queer people?
Inclusive Language & Pronouns
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 6:00pm — 7:30pm EDT
Recommended Donation: $35 to $130
Guiding Questions:
How do I refer to a friend/family member who is non-binary?
Does inclusive language erase women?
How do I use different pronouns like they/them, neopronouns, or mixed pronouns?
What if I make a mistake with someone’s pronouns?
Intersectionality & Normativity
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
6:00pm — 7:30pm EDT
Recommended Donation: $35 to $130
Guiding Questions:
Do I have privilege?
How can different identities intersect in relation to oppression?
Is the gender binary really ingrained in everything?
How can I recognize and challenge norms such as amatonormativity, heteronormativity, cisnormativity, and compulsory sexuality?
Misinformation & Microaggressions
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Recommended Donation: $35 to $130
Guiding Questions:
How can I recognize and challenge anti-queer microaggressions?
Is hate against queer and trans people rising?
What parts of the queer community are most vulnerable to experiencing anti-queer and anti-trans misinformation?
What are strategies for debunking misinformation and harmful myths?
Queer Love, Support & Allyship
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Recommended Donation: $40 to $150
Guiding Questions:
What are some best practices to support someone who is coming out?
How can I support queer people if I don’t like to protest?
What are the harms of traditional (performative) allyship – isn’t any kind of allyship good?
What does it mean to be an accomplice?
FAQs on Public Workshops
Who should attend the public workshops?
We recommend our workshops for anyone who wants to learn how to be more about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and how to be effective allies – as individuals, classmates, teachers, professors, social workers, healthcare providers, people of faith, community leaders, politicians, parents, family, and more.
Where are the public workshops?
Our workshops take place on Zoom. To join, you must have access to a stable internet connection and an electronic device (e.g. computer, phone, tablet).
Is there a cost?
Yes. Our team puts a lot of time and energy into developing programming that addresses various topics within the queer and trans community. This is a significant amount of emotional labour, both in the program development and in facilitation. For our public workshops, admission is by donation. At this time, we are unable to offer free programming. However, we do provide a recommended sliding scale, recognizing that folks have different donation abilities. If you are able to donate on the higher end, that is greatly appreciated, as this also helps to cover the cost of those who need to donate on the lower end.
What does a workshop look like?
Our workshops are highly interactive; each section includes some type of interactive activity (journaling, discussion questions, or other fun, out-of-the-box activities that we won’t spoil!). These workshops are designed to provide a balance between content, videos, activities, and time for questions.
How do I sign up?
Simply complete our registration form and you will receive a confirmation and invoice within 3 business days.
Package Deals
Our package deals are by donation. The suggested donations help to cover compensation for facilitators as well as basic administrative costs. If you are able to donate on the higher end, that is greatly appreciated, as this also helps to cover the cost of those who need to donate on the lower end. If you are unable to donate, or need to donate lower than the recommended amount, please contact info@rainbow-allyship.org so that we can find what works best for you.
Activist Package
A great package for someone who understands the fundamentals and wants to enhance their knowledge by learning how to take action.
Recommended Donation: $75 — $250
4.5 hours of programming
Inclusive Language & Pronouns
Intersectionality & Normativity
Misinformation & Microaggressions
Queer Support Package
A great package for anyone who wants to learn basics of what it means to be queer and trans, and how to support queer and trans loved ones and the wider community.
Recommended Donation: $60 — $200
4 hours of programming
ABCs of 2SLGBTQIA+
Queer Support, Love & Allyship
Comprehensive Package
Recommended Donation: $150 — $400
8.5 hours of programming
ABCs of 2SLGBTQIA+
Inclusive Language & Pronouns
Intersectionality & Normativity
Misinformation & Microaggressions
Queer Love, Support & Allyship
Note: if you would like to add “Rainbow Churches” to your comprehensive package (optional), that would be an additional $20 — $40 recommended donation.