REFUGE DSG

This small group is a welcoming Scripture-centered community for all students who experience same-sex attraction or gender discordance; identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, etc., or are seeking to integrate their sexual and/or gender identity with Christian faith under the Lordship of Christ. Our meetings will focus on hospitality, Scripture engagement, prayer, lament, and learning together.

Sign up or ask questions at the bottom of the page!

This group is sponsored by the Wheaton College Chaplain’s Office and supported by Refuge.

Refuge DSG is facilitated by Eric Larson, Wheaton’s Ministry Associate for Discipleship.

If you have further questions, please email eric.larson.01@wheaton.edu for more information or see the form below.

  • This group is curated for students seeking to integrate sexual and/or gender identity under the Lordship of Christ.

  • The Refuge DSG exists to provide a safe space for Christian community and intimacy with Jesus. Spiritual formation is at the heart of this group. Our weekly times consist of prayer for one another, confession, fun community building, time in God’s Word, and learning about sexuality and gender.

  • We meet weekly for 90 minutes and occasionally for other fun gatherings.

  • Email Eric Larson (eric.larson.01@wheaton.edu), the Ministry Associate for Discipleship, to set up an initial meeting. The group welcomes new members throughout the year.

  • Although both groups are designed to foster community belonging and faith, the aims of the two groups are distinct. Refuge as a community group is primarily designed for community building, peer solidarity, and resource sharing with other students. The Refuge DSG has a more specific discipleship focus, which is why it is facilitated by the Ministry Associate for Discipleship in the Chaplain’s Office.

  • We recognize that students navigating these experiences and questions have varying needs regarding privacy and confidentiality. The Chaplain’s Office staff are confidential resources. In the DSG setting, we seek to honor students’ unique needs and story.

  • Refuge DSG is housed under the DM umbrella, but it functions with distinct parameters and organizational structure.

FAQs

Ask questions and sign up here for Refuge DSG!

This form will go directly to Eric Larson and will remain strictly confidential.