

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Supporting LGBTQ Latter-day Saints
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 09 Feb, 2025 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Richard Ostler, author of "Listen, Learn and Love: Embracing LGBTQ Latter-day Saints" is speaking on this topicAbout this EventDear Austin-area friends,We are excited to invite you to this free event about how to better support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and their families. Richard Ostler has graciously agreed to be our speaker, and his presentation is based on President M. Russell Ballard's invitation: "We need to understand what our LGBTQ brothers and sisters are feeling and experiencing. Certainly, we must do better than we have done in the past so that all members feel they have a spiritual home."Please note: This is not an official event of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or any of the Austin-area stakes.Richard Ostler is a married father of six children, former YSA Bishop, and active church member. Brother Ostler is supportive of the LDS church and its leaders and is not asking for doctrine or policy changes. In his presentation, he will talk about ways to implement President Ballard’s vision for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints in our congregations and families.Brother Ostler is the author of three books at Deseret Book including "Listen, Learn, and Love: Embracing LGBTQ Latter-day Saints.” He also hosts the podcast, “Listen, Learn, and Love.” For more information, visit www.papaostler.com.The event is on Sunday, Feb 9th at 7 pm (1 hour presentation and 30 minutes for socializing).Allen R. Baca CenterGrand Meeting Room301 W Bagdad Ave, Building 2, Round Rock, TX 78664The event is free and open to the general public (generally 18 and older); however, because seating is limited, registration is required. Casual dress.The event is not being recorded and there is no Zoom option.Join us as we learn to better minister to the LGBTQ community in the Austin area. Please share this invitation with others seeking information and connection to this community.We look forward to seeing you there!Sincerely,Meredith Gardner, Meredith.L.Gardner@gmail.comAnthony Gardner, adglife@gmail.comPlease email us if you have any questions.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/round-rock/supporting-lgbtq-latter-day-saints/100001101065198649
- **Event Categories**: lgbt-pride, art, literary-art
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Round Rock
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Allen R Baca Center / Grand Meeting Room
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- **full address**: Allen R Baca Center / Grand Meeting Room, 301 West Bagdad Avenue, Round Rock, United States

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- **organizer**: Richard Ostler (https://allevents.in/org/richard-ostler/24274833)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 09 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Allen R Baca Center / Grand Meeting Room, 301 West Bagdad Avenue, Round Rock, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Richard Ostler
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** lgbt-pride, art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Supporting LGBTQ Latter-day Saints ?
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