david smurthwaite
CO-HOST, ADULT GENDER IDENTITY SUPPORT GROUP / GATHER CONFERENCE 2024 PRESENTER
Hello, dear Lift + Love friends. My name is David Smurthwaite (he/they) and I’m excited to be joining Lift + Love as a host of the new Adult Gender Identity Support Group. Five quick things to know about me: 1) I’m the fortunate spouse of my sweetheart (married 20 years) and a father to four amazing young souls 2) I self-identify as gender-expansive and feel the label captures the best aspects of my gender journey: an expansion beyond my world’s understanding of gender norms and expectations 3) Our family has lived on five continents (so far) and we love learning about the beauty and diversity of the human experience both near and far 4) I devour raw cookie dough on a regular basis 5) I’m deeply interested in learning more together, as we navigate the VERY complex world of gender and faith. My sincere belief is that there is space for us all and ALL of us, and I look forward to deepening my faith in this truth together.