Serving Brethren and Mennonite

LGBT & Allied Youth, Young Adults

and Their Families

Serve as Kaleidoscope Program Coordinator

BMC's Kaleidoscope Program Coordinator is a full-time voluntary service position that provides support, resources and programming with and for lgbtqia+ Mennonites and Brethren with a focus on youth, young adults and college campuses. This position offers an opportunity to travel, learn the ins and outs of a small nonprofit, experience the joys of living in Chicago, and most importantly, make a difference in individual lives and within the church. For more info please see this detailed position description. BMC currently hosts this position through Mennonite Voluntary Service Chicago, which provides housing and a living stipend. Submit an application via MVS here. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact bmc@bmclgbt.org.

What is Kaleidoscope?

Kaleidoscope is a supportive and resource-sharing network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), questioning and allied people on peace church campuses, but includes those in high school, young people in general, and those young in spirit. Kaleidoscope provides opportunities to make connections, receive support, and be active in local communities. Faculty, alumni, and supportive individuals are also involved within the church and beyond.

What does Kaleidoscope offer?

Establishing educational programs for residence life staff and interested individuals.
Keeping the lines of communication open between faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Increasing youth and young adult presence at BMC gatherings and retreats by offering scholarships.
For an archive of previous volunteers' writing, visit the Coming Out Strong blog.

Resources

These resources are intended to be used by youth and young adults, specifically at Mennonite and Brethren colleges. If you are looking for more specific resources for your community, contact the Kaleidoscope coordinator.

Queer Students Abroad

This booklet includes stories by seven lgbtq students who studied abroad with Mennonite or Brethren colleges. This booklet is a resource for lgbtq students about to study abroad or are considering studying abroad.

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Out Proud	OutProud is a national coalition for gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender youth that provides a wide range of web resources for youth and educators.
PFLAG and PFLAG Canada	PFLAG and PFLAG Canada have local chapters across North America and are also a great for information and resources for lgbtq people, and for our families. Resources for youth can be found here.