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Join us for this CLGS Lavender Lunch with Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow, who will share with us the work of The Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network (MiGen), the state’s only community-based organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ adults aged 45+ and those who love and care for them.
MiGen champions the right to Age Out Loud, believing that every LGBTQ+ person deserves to live authentically at any age, with access to safe spaces, essential support, and meaningful social connections. Through direct programs and services, the Network supports LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers in housing, healthcare, food, and benefits, while also offering training and education to organizations that serve aging adults to help make aging spaces more culturally competent and inclusive. MiGen is a trusted leader in LGBTQ+ aging, ensuring no one faces the challenges of aging alone.
At the heart of MiGen are shared values of authenticity, mutual well-being, and belonging. These principles guide this work, both internally and externally, ensuring LGBTQ+ older adults are supported, respected, and able to age with dignity.
Our Presenter
Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow
In his current role with Mi Gen, Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow guides older adults and individuals with disabilities through long-term care and support options. He centers his approach around his client’s personal goals, values, and lifestyle, helping them navigate complex systems to maintain their independence.
Roland earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Indiana University. He later earned a Master of Arts degree in Ministry from Grace Theological Seminary and, in 1990, became a licensed minister in the Baptist Church. In 2005, Roland was ordained with the Metropolitan Community Church, and in 2006, he earned his Master of Divinity from the Pacific School of Religion with a certificate in Religion and Sexuality.
A CLGS Fall 2026 Lavender Lunch
