APRIL 22:

SAFE SPACES IN TROUBLED TIMES
QUEER ACTIVISM AND MEANING MAKING PRACTICES

Welcome to a panel discussion about Safe Spaces in difficult times and the significance of Queer activism.

Sometimes it can feel challenging to find one's place in a world where understanding and support are not always guaranteed. But we believe in creating hope and safe spaces together, and that activism can be a powerful way to do just that.

The panel discussion is organized by the University Chaplaincy Uppsala, in collaboration with Uppsala LGBTQ students*. Our panelists Klara, Ise and Tilly will share their experiences and perspectives on queer activism, focusing on issues such as climate change, LGBTQ rights, spirituality, and existential health. Our moderator for the evening is Linnea from the University chaplanicy. After the discussion, we open up for questions and small group discussions.

This event is open for everyone, regardless of religion, faith or world view.

*Uppsala LGBTQ+students is a student association founded in 2021 by students at Uppsala University with the aim of promoting student life for LGBTQ+people. The association aims to improve student life for LGBTQ+ people at the university through activities, change work and the creation of a community. We are constantly working to create an inclusive and non-judgmental community so that everyone feels at home in Uppsala. Since 2023 are Uppsala LGBTQ+ students also part of SFQ (Sveriges Förenade HBTQ-studenter).

Hope to see you there!

Date: April 22
Time: 7-8.30 pm
Location: Ungdomens hus

Moderator Linnea: Is an ordaned deacon in the Church of Sweden. Linnea have been working in the University Chaplaincy since two years and is currently working with creating rainbow masses with lgbtq students and allies. Linnea have experience of beeing an activist within the women watch’s movement.

Klara: Have been active in the Fridays for futures movement since 2019. Klara have also been in multiple activist groups and organized demonstrations and been participating in occupations. Klara study linguistics at the Uppsala university.

Ise: Has been involved in climate activism. Ise have a personal journey of discovering witchcraft and pagan-ish spirituality. Ise have been studying an master in global environment history and have been working as an educator in sustainable development.

Tilly: Is studying theology to become a Priest in the Church of Sweden and is currently writhing a thesis on gender pronouns and God. Tilly is a queer theologian and a former board member of Uppsala LGBTQ Students. Active in making rainbow services.

may 19:

RAINBOW service

At the rainbow service, LGBTQIA+ is in focus, and the celebration of the equal value of all people, with all that that means in terms of physicality, gender identity, sexual orientation, exterious, interious and everything else that makes up a person!

Read more here

If you want to be involved and influence the content and have suggestions for guests, please contact us at info@studentprast.uu.se.

Here you can read about the Church of Sweden and LGBTQ. (Click Översätt/Translate up to the right)

Here you can read about Equmenia Church and LGBTQ.