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12Sep 2025

Retreat for men and women who experience same sex attraction, Nov. 22


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To: Priests, deacons, religious brothers and sisters, family life ministers, pastoral care leaders and parish staff
From: Patrick Metts, LPC, Office of Evangelization and Discipleship 

The Courage and EnCourage Apostolate, in cooperation with the Office of Evangelization and Discipleship, is pleased to offer a daylong conference on faith, identity and witness for men and women who experience same-sex attraction and their families.   

The daylong conference entitled “Made for More” will take place at the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, 2401 Lake Park Dr., Smyrna, Ga. 30080, on November 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

The conference is designed for adults who experience same-sex attractions and who are striving to live faithfully a life of chastity within the Catholic Church, as well as those who support them. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in faith-based discussions, hear from inspiring speakers and discover a deeper sense of goodness, healing and truth rooted in Christ’s love.   

The schedule includes talks by keynote speaker Kim Zember, as well as Fr. John Johnson and Sam Kerlin. Additionally, Fr. Mark White will offer Mass for all attendees. 

The cost to attend is $30 per person. To register, please visit the official registration link at tiny.cc/made4more. We encourage you to register in advance to secure your spot as space is limited.  

Please see the sample bulletin announcement below and help us promote this wonderful event with the attached flyer.   

Questions? Please email me at pmetts@archatl.com.  

Bulletin Announcement:  

Made for More Conference – November 22
The daylong conference entitled “Made for More” will take place at the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Atlanta in Symrna on November 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The conference is designed for adult men and women who experience same-sex attractions and who are striving to faithfully live a life of chastity within the Catholic Church, as well as those who support them. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with faith-based discussions, hear from inspiring speakers and discover a deeper sense of goodness, healing and truth rooted in Christ’s love. The schedule includes talks by keynote speaker Kim Zember, as well as Fr. John Johnson and Sam Kerlin. Additionally, Fr. Mark White will offer Mass for all attendees. To register, please visit the official registration link at tiny.cc/made4more. The cost to attend is $30 per person. 

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