With engaging activities that can be presented virtually or in person, abundant opportunities for continued conversation, and roots in the history of the LGBTQ+ community, the Blessings for All Sunday School Curriculum gives your church community a new way to live your welcome together.
This resource is provided free to use, print and reference, compliments of Room for All’s team of contributors, credited on this page!
Mitchel Leet, BA (he/him/his) is a proud champion for people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ), both personally and professionally. With his degree in Art & Design from Keuka College, he has always taken a nontraditional path in his work that has brought him to Albuquerque, Orlando, Seneca Falls and ultimately back home to the Finger Lakes. Within his current role as Program Coordinator for Room for All, Inc., it is the unconditional love of God and the legacy of the queer trailblazers that have gone ahead that he hopes to honor through his ongoing work.
Rev. Beth Carroll is Pastor of Discipleship at Hope Church in Holland, MI. In this role, she offers spiritual formation for youth, young adults, and LGBTQIA people in the community. Beth is co-founder of Bible Pride, a Bible study for the LGBTQIA students and allies on the campus of Hope College. Additionally, Beth enjoys writing and is a regular contributor for Perspectives Journal and The Twelve blog.
Christina D’Onofrio graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2015 with a bachelors of science in childhood studies. She then went on to complete a year of service doing cross cultural youth ministry in the Netherlands. In 2016 Christina began working in children and youth ministry professionally as the director of children’s ministry for the Greenpoint Reformed Church.
Madelyn Smith graduated from Hope College in 2022 with a BA in Religion and Classical studies. As a trans woman and lesbian, she is passionate about working for the LGBTQ+ community, winning the first inaugural Student Advocate Award from Prison. During her time there she co-founded Bible Pride, a Bible Study at Hope College for LGBTQ+ people and allies. She will be serving at Trinity Service Corps in Indianapolis for 2022-2023.