Author Nico Lang to Speak in Estes Park on Supporting Trans Youth
- EPUMC Office
- 7 hours ago
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Estes Park United Methodist Church will host an important community conversation on Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m., featuring award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang. The event will center on Lang’s book American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era and will include a book talk followed by a Q&A session.
Lang’s work brings national attention to the lived experiences of transgender youth across the country, highlighting both the challenges they face and the resilience, courage, and joy they embody. Through storytelling and careful reporting, American Teenager invites readers to move beyond headlines and into a deeper understanding.
“At a time when conversations about gender identity can often become polarized, this event offers an opportunity to listen, learn, and engage with compassion,” said Rev. Ann Lantz, pastor of Estes Park United Methodist Church. “As a Reconciling Ministries congregation, we are committed to being a place of welcome and belonging for all people, and that includes creating space for meaningful dialogue around issues that impact LGBTQIA+ youth.”
The evening is co-sponsored by PFLAG Fort Collins, a local chapter of the national organization that supports, educates, and advocates for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Light refreshments will be served.
The event will take place at Estes Park United Methodist Church, located at 1509 Fish Hatchery Road. It is open to the public, and all are welcome.
For those seeking to better understand the experiences of transgender youth, or simply to be part of a thoughtful and respectful conversation, this promises to be a meaningful and timely gathering.