#specialstarfish

prospective convert here: ive invited a christian friend of mine to shabbat morning service at my (reform) shul this week, which itself is fine since its always been emphasised that everyone is welcome there, but im just wondering if it would be inappropriate for them to sing some or all of the blessings and prayers along with everyone else since theyre not jewish

so umm... i want to convert but im a little nervous about getting in touch with a rabbi. should i just call up the synagogue near me? should i try to find out a specific rabbi's contact information and call them directly? is it acceptable to send a message to the temple's Facebook page instead of calling? should i just show up at the synagogue and talk to whoever's there in person? what should i say? when is it most appropriate to make first contact? (y'all can dm me btw if you want) thanks

im a transmasc prospective convert and i intend to carry and give birth to my children when im ready to have them, but i was wondering what that would mean for them with regards to jewish lineage. im not a woman, so my kids wouldnt have a biological mother, but (assuming i complete converting before theyre born) would my kids be considered jewish? is judaism actually passed from the childs mother, or is it passed specifically from their gestational parent?