Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Jen Noricks. My work is anchored in a single, driving mission: “Cultivating spaces for LGBTQ+ folx to flourish where we live, learn, work, and worship.” I believe that true equity isn’t just about the absence of harm, but the presence of genuine belonging. Whether it’s in the classroom, the workplace, the neighborhood, or the sanctuary, my goal is to help bridge the gap between mere tolerance and a world where queer identity is celebrated as a vital part of a flourishing community.
As a leader of public worship, I am mindful that queer experience has always been part of the Divine story, although it has often gone unnoticed by the dominant majority. I draw on my theological training to restore what patriarchal traditions overlooked, creating liturgies that reflect the diverse image of God. By intentionally cultivating spaces that use inclusive language, diverse imagery, and embodied ritual, I equip congregations to become environments where LGBTQ+ folx don’t just occupy a seat in the pew, but lead, create, and thrive as our full, authentic selves.
As a psychotherapist, I recognize that for many LGBTQ+ individuals, religious communities have historically been a site of trauma. When clients express an interest in addressing religious trauma, I utilize my clinical training to help them deconstruct religious wounds while honoring their inherent worth. I work through a queer feminist lens in the therapeutic process, moving from surviving to flourishing. Learn more about my private practice.
Education:
- ’00 Master of Social Work, Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
- ’26 Master of Arts in Practical Theology, Methodist Theological School in Ohio (Delaware, OH)
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