"Changing the Conversation” Speaker Series feature Christian thought leaders striving for inclusion of traditionally-marginalized people and communities. 
 
 
 
 
 
The Changing the Conversation Speaker Series has allowed for rich experiences. View our YouTube playlist to see some of our past speakers.
 

Changing the Conversation 2019

Changing the Conversation Series 2019 Mark your calendars for the Changing the Conversation Series. King Avenue welcomes author Austen Hartke, a transgender person of faith.   SATURDAY MORNING – SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS & THEIR FAMILIES  From Child to Adult: Stories of Love & Understanding  Saturday, October 12, 9am – 12:45pm  Admission is free. Childcare available.  Through storytelling and open dialogue, community members will engage in discussion about gender identity and transition with transgender individuals, their family members, and clinicians who practice with transgender/gender diverse youth.  Transgender individuals and families with various backgrounds and experiences will share their journeys and how love and understanding ultimately prevailed.  This program will also provide an overview of gender development, creating gender-inclusive environments, and practice resources for family and friends of transgender individuals. SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday, October 13 at 10pm in the Chapel Austin Hartke wil be leading a Sunday School class from 10:00-10:45 in the Parlor. The …Read More


John Shore at OSU October 2

   Sunday, October 2 at 4:30pm OSU Union - Cartoon Room Changing the Conversation Speaker Series "10 Ways You can Change the World" John Shore Every person deserves a a …Read More


King Avenue Hosts John Shore 2016

Sunday, October 2 at 7:00pm King Avenue United Methodist Church Changing the Conversation Speaker Series "5 Truths About the Bible (And What They Tell Us About LGBT People)," John …Read More


Darren Calhoun - Changing the Conversation 2017

King Avenue United Methodist Church to Host 
The Intersection of Racial & LGBTQ Identity Talking about race, faith, and sexuality isn’t always easy, but it’s needed now more than ever. King Avenue …Read More


Changing the Conversation 2018

This year's Changing the Conversation series will bring Dr. Ling Lam to King Avenue Church. Ling Lam, Ph.D. is a Lecturer in the Counseling Psychology Department at Santa Clara University, where he teaches Couple …Read More


Changing the Conversation - Rachel Held Evans 2015

An Evening with  Author Rachel Held Evans Friday, April 17 at 7pm It is not a secret that many young people feel less interested in the church than ever before. Churches are engaging the question of why young …Read More