Many LGBT students struggle with finding a voice in general, let alone within a religious community.
Affirming Religious Community (ARC) is an organized interest group within the Perkins Student Association geared towards helping members of the LGBT community.
This year, the group’s mission is to educate youths interested in ministry to be able to navigate the waters of what it means to be a LGBT student within a religious setting.
“We want to get people talking not just about LGBT persons, but with LGBT persons in their faith community,” said Clint Bordelon, co-president of ARC.
While the group focuses primarily on the relationship between sexuality and spirituality, it is open to all members of the community who have questions or need a safe place to come and talk.
The ARC’s next meeting is on Oct. 1 at 12:45 PM in Prothro room 204.
