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Series Trainer: Rev. Jess Cook

Jess is the Program & Communications Manager for More Light and was the first openly non-binary person ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Prior to joining MLP, Jess was the Youth Programs Director at Side by Side, an organization in Richmond, VA serving LGBTQ+ youth. While at Side by Side, Jess worked with hundreds of young people through support groups, a leadership program, and various programs in the community. They created a parent support group and a meals program, and trained a wide variety of faith community leaders and service providers on best practices for working with LGBTQ+ youth.

A native of East Texas and lifelong Presbyterian, Jess holds a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary, a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of North Texas, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Baylor.

Check out Jess’s TEDx Talk on what faith communities can learn from spaces dedicated to LGBTQIA+ youth for more.

Co-Trainer: Rev. Alex Patchin McNeill

Alex is the executive director of More Light Presbyterians and is the first openly transgender person to head a mainline Protestant organization. He is a life-long Presbyterian, and a nationally known educator and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Christians. He played key roles organizing faith communities for the passage of Amendment 10A in the PC(USA), and for marriage equality legislation in Maryland. McNeill has also campaigned for ballot measures and legislation to promote LGBTQ rights. His journey to ordination is currently being chronicled in the documentary, Out of Order. Alex holds a Master’s of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. He currently lives in Asheville, NC with his wife and three dogs.

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Important Notice: There are multiple options for this Teach-In for various audience sizes. Purchase the Teach-In that is appropriate for the size of your group. Each version of the Teach-In is intended to be viewed by the designated group size and no larger. Users agree not to share this link and password with any unauthorized persons. Users agree not to reproduce or share the Teach-In, Ministry with LGBTQIA+ Youth, Part 1 on the internet or in any other media. Users breaching these terms are liable to civil liability and criminal prosecution. Your purchase of this webinar indicates your compliance with these terms.

Technology Requirements for Screening the Teach-In:

In order to screen the Teach-In, we recommend streaming from a laptop with the file downloaded onto it using the link above. You’ll need a projector with the ability to connect to a laptop, a screen, and speakers. If you have a room with speakers hardwired in, that is a great option, or you can rent or use larger speakers to ensure the best sound quality. We do not recommend small speakers such as you would use with a personal computer or laptop. Please note if you are screening the webinar in a room with large window and are watching the webinar during the day, you’ll need to plan to block light from impacting the visibility of the screen.