Have you ever heard about Kinky?
Are you a kinkster or BDSMer?
Do you know people practicing non-conventional sexualities?
What about BDSM&Spirituality?
Are kinky practities worthy to be welcome in MCC?
Welcome to KINKY: BDSM & More — a series of open, engaging virtual conversations exploring the diverse world of kink, BDSM, power dynamics, intimacy, pleasure, communication, consent, and its connection with spirituality and christianity, as well.
Whether you're curious, experienced, or simply looking to learn in a respectful and judgment-free environment, these sessions could offer you a safe space to exchange experiences, ask questions, share perspectives, and deepen your understanding of alternative relationships and spiritualities.
Join us as we explore the many dimensions of kink with openness, curiosity, and a commitment to safety, respect, and informed discussion. Everybody is welcome.
If you are interested, we invite you to register.
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WHEN: the launch zoom meeting of this series is scheduled on 8th of August.
OFFERED BY Dr. Leo Rossetti and Rev. Mario Bonfanti
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Dr. Leo Rossetti (He/Him/His) is a Brazilian historian, educator, pastor, and community organizer based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He holds a Master's degree in History Education and a Ph.D. in Social History. He serves as Associate Pastor of the Igreja da Comunidade Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro (ICM Rio) and as a member of the Governing Board of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC). He is a gay married man and has shared his life with his husband since 2008. Beyond academia and ministry, Léo is the founder and organizer of BDSM Carioca, an LGBTQIA+ fetish collective that has been promoting social events, educational gatherings, and parties in Rio de Janeiro since 2021. A member of the BDSM community, he identifies primarily as a Dominant while also enjoying switching roles.
Rev. Mario Bonfanti (they/them/their) former catholic priest (2002-2012), ordained pastor in MCC in 2019, are leading an emerging church in Italy since 2014. In a stable BDSM relationship since 2015, as slave, and also as queer theologian, they have been exploring the connection between sexuality and spirituality, living BDSM as a spiritual path. In this direction they have offered MasterClasses about BDSM&Spirituality during several Italian BDSM events in Milan (North Italy). Mario and their Master are also polyamorous, and they are seeking to expand their relationship to other kinky people. Mario have also directly been collaborating with Dr Rev Matthew Fox theologian since 2013, offering webinars and trainings on his “Creation Spirituality”. As a freelancer, Mario have expertise in a holistic area: Life Coaching. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness, Qi Gong, Laughter Yoga, Art Therapy, Non-violence Communication process (NVC), Negatiation&Mediation, Forest Bathing, etc.
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Next Schedule: 8th August at 1am HST, 4am PT, 5am MT, 6am CT, 7am ET, 8am BRT, 12pm BST, 1pm CEST, 1pm SAST, 7pm PHT, 9pm AET (see other timezones).
