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Turning the Gem Gathering:
Sacred Spaces, Unspeakable Harm:
How Church Culture Can Hide, Enable, and Perpetuate Sexual Violence
With Tatiana Schmidt
October 17, 2026 | 6:00pm (Dinner Included)
@Evanswood Church
2601 E Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI 48085
Tatiana leads a study of Tamar’s story in 2 Samuel 13, an ancient account of sexual violence that connects to current events, including the Cornell Seven case. The session will explore what it means to protect, believe, and care for survivors, and will hold space for those processing difficult news.
Content note: This session addresses sexual violence.
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About the
Open Table Collective
The Open Table Collective is an ever inclusive and affirming collective of individuals on a spiritual journey. We seek to cultivate courageously receptive spaces for wrestling with nuances of faith so we can walk alongside one another without fear or judgment.
We have a seat at the table
just for you
The Open Table Collective is located in Metro Detroit, and hosts gatherings on the first and third Saturday of the month.
Our main location is Evanswood Church in Troy, MI, but we do, on occasion, decide to meet in alternative spaces, so please stay connected to us through the website, texting community, or email to get all the updates.