Sexuality Awareness, Gender Acceptance

Who we are

SAGA is a peer education group of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBT), and straight students who support each other and educate the campus. We meet weekly for fellowship and learning. Multiple events throughout the year seek to foster a more welcoming and educated community.

Get involved

SAGA warmly welcomes new members. SAGA has opportunities for students to be members, educators, and leaders. Contact Dan Vandersteen (photo | email) or Kyle Heys (photo | email) to learn more.

Yearly events

• LGBT+ (A peer led workshop to educate the campus each spring)
• You are Loved Campaign
• LGBT Panel
• SAGA Chapel
• Various speakers on topics connected to sexuality and gender

If you are LGBT+ or straight at Calvin...

Calvin seeks to be a safe place for LGBT+ and straight students to grow and learn. We affirms that a student can be Christian and LGBT+. It is our mission that all student will find a place at the college where they can be shaped for work and worship in God's kingdom. SAGA works to foster a climate where that is possible and every student can learn about sexuality, gender, and relationships in light of their faith.

Helpful resources

Here are few of the many campus resources to aid students in their journey:

• LGBT discussion group (Group led by Dan Vandersteen)
• Campus Ministries
• Sexuality Series
• Broene Counseling Center
• Gender Studies

In addition, here are a few helpful online resources to learn more:

• New Direction Ministries
• Gay Christian Network