Helping Parents Love

Helping Parents Love is a new faith-based support initiative for Christian parents with LGBTQ children. Using the Parenting LGBTQ Kids curriculum, parents join a virtual group that meets for 3 months in weekly 90-120 minute Zoom meetings. Each group is led by two married couples or single parent facilitators who guide the group through the curriculum. These facilitators will foster a safe and confidential space where participants can share vulnerably without fear of judgment. To help all families feel represented, each group will have both a facilitator with an LGB kid and a facilitator with a trans/nonbinary kid.

Cost:
$149 (includes digital access to the Parenting LGBTQ Kids curriculum)

Start Date:
Weekly meetings begin Aug. 27 (Tues), Aug. 28 (Wed), or Aug. 29 (Thurs).

Meeting Times:

Group 1 | Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm Eastern
Group 2 | Wednesdays 10pm-12am Eastern
Group 3 | Thursdays 1pm-3pm Eastern
Group 4 | Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm Eastern

Click here to register

Cant join this time? click here to sign the interest list

Lead Facilators:
Brian and Karen Mulder (Read their bio here)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I join a group even if I’m not the parent of an LGBTQ child?

You must be the parent, grandparent, legal guardian, or primary caregiver of an LGBTQ child in order to join a group.

I’m looking to participate in group therapy; is this the right program for me?

Helping Parents Love is a curriculum-based support group, not a therapy group. Our peer facilitators are not licensed counselors or trained experts; they are seasoned parents with a loved one who identifies as LGBTQ or who experiences same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria. The purpose of our groups is not for any of us to share expert advice, but for each participant to share our own family’s experience.

Is my participation confidential?

Yes, confidentiality is absolutely essential to these groups. Maintaining strict confidence—including promising not to repeat anything about who takes part or what is said in groups—is crucial to protect ourselves and our loved ones. During Zoom meetings, participants use private spaces in our homes where others outside the group cannot see who is on the call or hear what is being said. The recording of Zoom sessions is prohibited.

What is your posture on political and social issues related to LGBTQ identities?

We don’t champion or demonize political positions and leaders, and we don’t debate controversial cultural issues. We choose not to view our children, their partners and peers, or their supportive communities as the “enemy.” We recognize that we do indeed have an “Enemy” who is both a deceiver and an accuser, but we do not fight against “flesh and blood” (Eph. 6:12).

What are the theological beliefs of group leaders?

In all questions about theology and biblical understanding, we defer to the views of The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. Their Statement of Faith and Statement of Marriage, Sexuality & Gender are available here.

Is the price different if I have already purchased the Parenting LGBTQ Kids curriculum?

No, the Helping Parents Love experience is a flat rate price of $149 even if you have already purchased the curriculum. Your 18 month subscription will begin at the start of your HPL meetings.