Community Group Leaders

First Sundays | 7PM ET
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Learning Group

Carrie N. | they/she

Carrie N. is an educator, administrator and artist who has spent the last 23 years working in, and consulting with, education institutions, small companies, government and NGOs. Carrie has a BFA in Sculpture, an MA in Teaching and an MA in Media Studies. They are also completing a MA in Consciousness Studies and Transpersonal Psychology with a research focus on intersubjectivity in groups, and is currently enrolled in a MS in Organizational Change Management with a focus on authenticity in leadership.

Over the years Carrie has been involved in campus ministry, local church leadership and regional gatherings. They are a coach and a consultant with spiritual leaders and workers, artists, educators and business executives. Inquiry and curiosity are at the center of the work they do.

Darren Calhoun | he/him

Darren Calhoun (he/him) is a justice advocate, worship leader, and photographer based out of Chicago. He works to bridge connections between people of differing perspectives through story and relationship. Currently, Darren leads worship at Urban Village Church and serves in multiple capacities with organizations like Evangelicals for Social Action, The Center for Inclusivity, and The Reformation Project. He also sings with a progressive Christian band called The Many. He’s facilitated workshops and led worship for many Annual Conferences. Darren brings with him an intentional focus on the church being inclusive of a diversity of people and expressions as an authentic reflection of the Kingdom of God. Lastly, Darren is an extrovert who loves hugs. Follow him on social media at @heyDarren or through his blog, DarrenCalhoun.com.

Sundays | 8PM ET
Sexuality & Spirituality

Andy Wells | he/him

Andy lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He enjoys aviation, boating, and music, and has an active role at his church, St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco. His favorite activity outside of work is to help people reconcile their faith and sexualities.

Andy is the author of “Tried to Be Straight – Options for Gay Christians,” a book written to conservative LGBTQ Christians looking for a way to reconcile their faith and orientations. He has a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics from Biola University.

Beatrix Weil | she/her

Rev. Beatrix Weil serves as the Chaplain of Rhodes College and Parish Associate Pastor of Evergreen Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2014, and Princeton Theological Seminary in 2017. In addition to an MDiv, she earned a Certificate of Theology, Women, and Gender during her graduate studies. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA), Beatrix is proudly out as a queer, asexual minister whose vocation is realized every time she gets to journey with LGBTQIA+ young adults. Her students know she will not judge them on any topic, whether it’s exploring paths other than Christianity, asking big questions about BDSM, or (the dreaded) taking a class pass/fail. In 2024, she was awarded “Chaplain of the Year” by the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education. She enjoys long walks with her husband and their two dogs, and fighting fascism.

Mondays | 8PM ET
”The Very Good Gospel” Book Study

Richard Hinchman | he/him

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Mondays | 9PM ET
Spiritual Practices and Reflections

Leeza Finch

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Serafina Blake | she/her

Serafina (she/her) is a grad student in Pastoral Theology and Spiritual Direction from Los Angeles, CA. She is dedicated to creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for spiritual exploration and mind-body restoration. She has a passion for integrating healing practices and body-oriented modalities into spiritual care, including trauma-informed yoga, meditation, breathwork, and creative expression. Outside of school and work, Serafina enjoys connecting with nature by spending time at the beach and going for hikes with her dog.

Tuesdays | 7PM ET
Mixed Orientation Marriage Group

Steve Blinder

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Bobbi Ullinger

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Tuesdays | 8PM ET
BIPOC Support Group

delfin bautista | they/elle/delfin

delfin is a queer and trans diva of spirit and sacred sass. originally from miami, fl, they currently serve as the director of the Lionel Cantu Queer Resource Center at UCSC. their background includes trauma therapy, faith-based advocacy, education, chaplaincy, and writing.

Anthony Vernon | he/him

I am currently an 8th-grade Humanities teacher in DC. I'm originally from NC but lived in TN for nine years before moving to DC to participate in the City Teaching Alliance teaching program. I am passionate about my faith and how it relates to social justice and my identity as a Black, neurodivergent, disabled human in the LGBTQ+ community. I enjoy reading and listening to music. I especially enjoy long, deep conversations on an individual level over coffee or a meal about history, theology, and social justice issues.

Tuesdays | 8:30PM ET
Poetry Sharing Group

Starchild Druid | they/them

I am a psychotherapist, poet, musican, and author based in Williamsburg, VA. I have recently published two poetry books Becoming God and Almah. This fall I released a music album “Dolly for President” that is available on all streaming platforms.

Jazzy Harrison

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Wednesday | 2:30PM EST
Drop-In Support Group for Parents of Newly Out LGBTQ+ People (Open to Allies)

Linda Robertson | she/her

Linda Robertson lives with her beloved husband of 37 years in the suburbs of Seattle. Parents of four adult children, Linda’s oldest son came out to her when he was 12 – news that was utterly shocking, devastating and terrifying to her at the time. Linda and Rob responded as loving, evangelical parents are taught to do: Communicate support and love, while holding a firm, scriptural stance that the Bible is clear about what God says about same-sex relationships. After 8 years of wrestling with God, Linda, Rob and their son Ryan discovered, in the most unexpected way, that His love is far bigger than they ever knew. Since then, they have been on a long journey of learning how to walk by faith and not by fear as they parent their adult kids.

The Robertson’s story went viral in 2013, after she wrote a short blog post about their experience in the hopes of preventing other parents from making the mistakes they did. Read it at JustBecauseHeBreathes.com, and watch the new documentary, ""For They Know Not What They Do"", available on Amazon Prime or iTunes."

Thursdays | 6PM ET
Coming Out as Trans/Gender Expansive Support Group

Emerson Quadri | they/them

I'm a non-binary individual recently married and proud cat parent to Jojo (an orange Tabby) and Penny (a medium hair grey tabby) in Erie, PA. I work in my family business as an office manager, creating a unique dynamic that weaves both personal and professional aspects of life. Board games and puzzles are my passion, providing the perfect blend of strategy and relaxation. I find fulfillment in the simple pleasures of cozy evenings spent at home up with my cats and spouse.

Rory Yoder | she/he/they

I live in rural Ohio (large Amish population nearby) with my spouse, teenager, 2 dogs and 3 cats. I am a member of a local Mennonite church, and in my day job I’m a software developer, working from home full-time. I am pansexual, trans and genderfluid, and some fun things I enjoy include running half marathons, roasting coffee, rye whiskey, playing poker, and deejaying when I get the chance. I also host a monthly LGBTQ-affirming gathering at my home.

Thursdays | 8PM ET
“This Here Flesh” Book Study

Cassandra Whisenant | she/her

Cassandra Whisenant (she/her) is an English doctoral student at West Virginia University working at the intersection of Latinx identity, gender, and adolescence. A military brat from Harpers Ferry, WV, she grew up all over the world- from Houston, TX, to Budapest, Hungary, to rural Alice Springs, Australia.

Cassandra is a post-homeschool exvangelical who still embraces Veggie Tales as high culture. With a bachelor’s in journalism and a master’s in children’s literature, Cassandra believes in the power of education. In her free time, she volunteers at The Trevor Project, travels, drinks black coffee, and burns baked goods made from box mix.

phoenix sanders

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Fridays | 5PM ET
WeConnect

Charlee Marshall | she/her

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Ashley Hengst | she/her

Ashley Lynn Hengst is a Cuban American lesbian passionate about helping ex-evangelicals unlearn the toxic aspects of the Christian faith. Ashley is the host of “The Unlearning Podcast” where she helps listeners unpack Scripture and the Christian life through a theology of liberation. Ashley is a graduate of North Carolina Central University, the Academy of Art, and Claremont School of Theology. She works in Pastoral Care at All Saints Church in Pasadena, CA. Ashley lives with her wife, Jen, and their daughter, Ruth Ellen, in Los Angeles, CA.