After jokingly getting Pastor Oby Ballinger’s permission to discuss sex in the sanctuary, best-selling author Peggy Orenstein shared insights about “intimate justice” with an audience of roughly 100 parents, teens, staff members and volunteers at Edina Morningside Community Church. Her speech—highlighting findings from her latest book, Girls and Sex—was the keynote address of Equipping Teens for Life, EMC’s first teen health event.
Other highlights from the day included a-ha moments, insightful discussions over boxed lunches, laughter and wide-ranging breakout sessions—including Creating Healthy Relationships, Managing Your Parents, and Saying No to Academic Stress—led by local expert presenters.
