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Yadi is a Latina LGBTQIA Youth Advocate and Unconscious Bias Awareness Facilitator, with 10 years of ministry experience in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area. Yadi currently volunteers with the youth ministry and coordinates other events and ministries with the New Church – Chiesa Nuova UCC in Dallas, Texas.


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I Can't Go Back to Yesterday
One of my favorite books is Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. There are... read more
What I Learned Working at a Fast Food...
We've all visited fast food restaurants. When you pull into the window... read more
Pride in Dallas
In Dallas, TX, we celebrate LGBTQ Pride in the month of September, unlike... read more
Holding on to Love and Mercy
This week has been a difficult time for our nation and we pray... read more
Talking with Youth about Orlando
On my way to church yesterday I received the news that 50... read more
Helping Teens Succeed
One day while I was on Facebook, I came across an article... read more
A Place Where Membership is Not Revoked
Yadi Martinez, who helped make PYM16 happen, is joining us a regular... read more
Yadi Martinez on Ministry with Gender Nonconforming Youth
From the very beginning of Progressive Youth Ministry we have been dedicated... read more
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