Family and Friends: Hope Group
Has someone you love embraced a homosexual or transgender identity, or struggle with same-sex attraction/gender confusion? Are you confused about how to show love in a situation that challenges your own Christian beliefs? Is it difficult or impossible for you to find people with whom you can share your pain? We invite you to join the Hope Group, our intentional discipleship program for family and friends of loved ones struggling with or embracing LGBTQ feelings or identity.
We have Three Options Available to You:
Option 1 - Special Event- July Hope Group Dinner
On Friday, July 10th, at 6:30 p.m., we will have our July Hope Group meeting at the Portland Fellowship house. Join us as we hear the powerful testimony of Philip, a recent graduate of PF's Taking Back Ground discipleship program. We'll have time for Q & A with Philip about how he's navigated relating to his LGBTQ-identified family members, and we will spend some time praying for each other and for our loved ones. A light dinner will be provided.
To register for the July Hope Group Dinner, please RSVP by Thursday, 7/9.
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*Mark your calendars for the rest of our summer 2026 in-person HG Dinners: August 14th, and September 11th.
Option 2 - Sign up for our Online series at wwww.pfHope.com
For those unable to join our scheduled Hope Group program options, you can work through the series at your own pace by signing up at:
PFHope.comOur primary video discipleship program is Hope Group Online, but you will find other video resources through this site. In addition to the video teachings and testimonies, the program offers PDF’s with questions for every lesson that you can print and work through on your own, or with a trusted mentor, friend, counselor, or small group. A contribution of your choosing is requested.
Option 3 - 2026-27 Hope Group Program
Our Hope Group series begins October 7, either In-Person or on Zoom, and runs on Tuesday evenings October through May.
This discipleship program addresses various topics that will help us relate to our loved ones with grace and truth. We discuss Dealing with Grief, Roots of Sexual Brokenness, Restoring Relationships,
Effective Communication, Responding Biblically to LGBTQ Loves Ones, and more.
The Hope Group program includes short video teachings produced by Portland Fellowship, which include a variety of testimonies from other parents. Handouts with questions about each topic will be available as we process together. In addition, we take time to share personal needs, ask questions, and receive prayer and accountability.
We pray you are blessed and equipped by the Hope Group program as you connect with other family members in a confidential, encouraging
environment. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to Contact us.