Who is my neighbor?  It is a practical inquiry that has followed us through time. 
But actually engaging with the question is heart work. 
Seekardia includes the word see in English and the ancient Greek word for heart, kardia.


Welcome to Seekardia, a growing resource for preventing bullying (for any reason)
    and for understanding issues related to persons who are 
      lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT).  
             
  See more.  Perceive with your heart
                                                                                         
WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW?

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS OF ALL FAITHS:

Writing Contest
  What's Religion Got To Do With It?
For Sexual Minority Youth & Allies of any Religious Tradition


CHURCH LEADERS:  
Use the Seekardia Guide: Talking to Teens and Adults about Bullying - What Do Religious Leaders Have to Say?  The guide includes lesson plans to use with youth as well as a section with discussion questions to use for parents and other concerned adults.

Seekardia focuses on sexual minority issues and bullying in general mainly in dialogue with religion, but offers resources for others as well.  

SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS:
If you are in a state without a safe schools organization to lead workshops on LGBTQ issues and school safety, and would like a training contact consult@seekardia.com


Browse this site for links to organizations that relate to the issue of bullying (for any reason) and to LGBTQ youth

EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES:
- Ask about a seminar on LGBT people in the workplace
- Ask about a 90-minute seminar on workplace bullying
- Browse this site for links to more resources

Contact Seekardia at consult@seekardia.com

THE FUTURE:  
Plans are underway for more interfaith dialogue and intersections between specific traditions and lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, transgender, queer, and questions people.
SEEKARDIA MATERIALS  
TALKING TO TEENS AND ADULTS ABOUT BULLYING - WHAT DO CHURCH LEADERS HAVE TO SAY?  A SEEKARDIA GUIDE

THIS 36-PAGE GUIDE INCLUDES A SECTION WITH BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT BULLYING, A YOUTH SECTION WITH SEVERAL LESSON PLANS TO USE WITH YOUTH 6TH-12TH GRADES IN CONFIRMATION CLASS, SUNDAY SCHOOL, YOUTH GROUPS, RETREATS, OR MEETINGS ORGANIZED TO SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS BULLYING. THE GUIDE ALSO INCLUDES A SECTION FOR LEADING DISCUSSIONS WITH PARENTS AND OTHER CONCERNED ADULTS.

THIS GUIDE IS INTENDED TO BE USED TO ADDRESS BULLYING FOR ANY REASON AND TO ENGAGE TEENS AND ADULTS FROM A FAITH PERSPECTIVE.

Coming Soon
  • A supplemental guide on LGBT youth issues for church leaders
  • Lesson Plans and a guide for School Professionals

      What's Religion
           got to do with it?
  
        Writing Contest for LGBTIQ Youth 
         
 What’s your experience with religion? 


     First Place in each                        deadline:  
     division receives $150              June 10, 2012
 
                            Age Groups: 14-18 19-24

                            Click here for mORE 
                  INFORMATION AND CONTEST RULES 


                      Sponsored by
Seekardia  
            Performances Created by Proud Theater 
                     (based on selected entries)   
          Funded by the New Harvest Foundation


     What's Religion

          got to do with it?  
                    Survey

for lesbian, gay bisexual,intersex, transgender  questioning, queer, and allied youth

CLICK below to help with
a brief survey

SURVEY

Thank you!



Ask an Experienced Professional to Lead a Seminar 

Cindy Crane has several years of experience working for a statewide agency that engaged with school bullying as well as LGBT issues and school safety; serving parishes as a Lutheran pastor; and organizing seminars for school professionals.  She also has been invited to translate her experience into seminars for the business world. 

See more under About Seekardia or
simply contact her at consult@seekardia.com



What are they saying about Cindy's presentations?

This was an excellent workshop.  General information related to coping strategies was excellent.  The presenter could not have been better.   
Carolyn Morris, Parent, Grandparent, Case Manager

I loved it.  The vibes were so strong and supportive. 
Sabrina Young, Youth Worker

I enjoyed all of it.  I could spend hours this.  Thank You! 
Amy Smith, Co-founder of Doing the Right Thing.

Wonderful!  Anonymous


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