Sunday, August 24, 2:30pm, First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St.

First Congregational Church of Columbus, United Church of Christ, will host a screening of the documentary film “Mama Bears” on Sunday, August 24, at 2:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion led by experienced subject-matter experts.

Admission is free, but tickets are required.

A free-will offering will be collected to support two important causes: the continued distribution and promotion of the “Mama Bears” film and movement, and Columbus area programs serving LGBTQ+ youth.

“Mama Bears” presents first-person accounts of some of the struggles faced by LBGTQ+ youth and their families. This award-winning film follows conservative Christian moms who became fierce advocates for their LGBTQ+ kids. The film affirms that all children, and especially LGBTQ+ youth, need love and acceptance from their parents and the other important adults in their lives. The film is meant to jumpstart respectful, deep-listening conversations between youth and parents, and among Christian and LGBTQ+ communities. Real change begins when we truly listen to each other. “Mama Bears” is sparking the conversations we need about family, identity, and acceptance.

A link to the trailer may be found here.

For more information, e-mail <lowemail1124@gmail.com>.

We hope that you’ll take advantage of the many opportunities that “Mama Bears” offers us to explore and deepen our faith, and our communication with the young people in our lives.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by First Congregational Church.