October is Pastor/Clergy Appreciation Month, and we just want to shout out all the LGBTQ+ Pastors, Clergy, Ministers, Chaplains, etc. and say thank you for your dedication and all the work you do for our community. 💜

"Conservative Christian lesbians are coming out after years of repression" www.advocate.com/news/conserv...

"Promises" is from "Justice, Kindness, Mercy", recorded for the 2021 Q Christian Fellowship Conference. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQuq...

In the message, Rev. Washington-Leapheart invites us to face hard truths about our world, our faith and ourselves. With honesty and compassion, she reflects on what it means to struggle, to hope, and to survive in times that feel uncertain and overwhelming. www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2XC...

We’re excited to announce our fourth keynote for the 2026 Anchored Conference in Portland, OR: Micah Melody Taberner! As a passionate community organizer and inspiring trans theologian, Micah Melody will bring a wealth of experience and heart to the main stage.

Come see us at the Spencer Pride Festival in Spencer, Indiana, this Saturday, October 4th! Stop by our table to say hello, pick up some QCF swag, and discover how Q Christian Fellowship is cultivating radical belonging for all. Click the link below to learn more and volunteer.

"If you can, take just 5 to 10 minutes today to stop, breathe, and rest in the peace and presence of God." Check out the link below for Prayers, Practices, & Meditations to aid in moments of contemplation.

Subscribe to Q Christian Fellowship's newsletter at the link below! ➡️ Be the first to hear announcements. ➡️ Be in the loop about upcoming events and resources. ➡️ Be connected to other LGBTQ+ Christians and allies. newshomepage.ck.page/qcf-subscibe

October is #LGBTQHistoryMonth, an opportunity to honor the individuals who have worked to cultivate a society of equity and radical belonging and let us reflect on our shared histories, and how they impact us even now. Share this post to let people know that it is LGBTQ+ History Month!

As Bisexual Visibility Month comes to a close, we pause to honor and uplift our bisexual community members. This month, and every month, we recognize that harmful myths and misconceptions about bisexuality still persist, often leading to real pain and exclusion. By naming these misconceptions,

I’m not using my energy for useless fights. I’m using my energy to find peace. Let there be peace on earth. -Bishop Yvette Flunder

"The Bible is a living document, in that the text is and has always been in conversation with the lived experiences of its readers." Download the Affirmation Guide for Trans & Gender-Expansive Identities featuring Taj Smith at the link below! www.qchristian.org/guides/trans

"LGBTQ+ History Month: LGBTQ+ Community Makes Lifesaving Contributions Through Red Cross After Historic Change in Blood Donation Eligibility" www.redcross.org/about-us/new...

“Love this God with all your heart, mind and strength, and your neighbor—in all their sacred embodiment—as yourself—in all your sacred embodiment—and with all that you are. Amen.”- Jon Carl Lewis, from his Conference Breakout Session (Erotic Self-Care for Spiritual Wholeness)

"You are ever with me, And You will never leave me to face my perils alone." We love this excerpt from a prayer by Thomas Merton. You can find 4 weeks of Prayers, Practices, & Meditations just like this for LGBTQ+ Christians and allies at the link below. www.qchristian.org/practices

"Our Affirmation Guide for Sexuality & Spirituality covers various ethical postures considered by members of the LGBTQ+ Christian community, featuring dozens of quotes from scholars, theologians, writers, and poets!" Learn more at the link below. www.qchristian.org/guides/sexua...

Remember to take care of yourself today. You are worthy of love. 💛

"God is faithful"- 1 Corinthians 1:9 NRSVue

Author, speaker, and preacher Colby Martin will be joining us as a Special Guest for the 2026 Anchored Conference in January! Colby will be joining Brandi Miller during her keynote session, where she will be recording an episode of her podcast, Reclaiming My Theology. You can read more about

We have a community Prayer Wall available at all times on our website. Visit the link below to pray for others or submit your own request today. www.qchristian.org/prayerwall

Reminder 📢 Join us for our Pre-Conference event visiting the visit The Oregon Historical Society. Learn more and sign up at the link below! www.qcfconf.org/related-events

"You do not have to go through this alone." www.qchristian.org/blog/5-step-...

"It’s here, in this space of humility and vulnerability, that God’s grace—just as bright and persistent as glitter—abounds." Read our Relational Guide for Allies featuring Amy Hayes at the link below! www.qchristian.org/guides/allies

In a world that measures worth by what we have, 1 Timothy 6:6-19 reminds us that true richness comes from contentment, faith, and generous love. As LGBTQ+ Christians, let’s root our hope in God’s love—not in what others say we should be or have.

"'Not in the near future' is not good enough for LGBTQ+ Catholics" www.ncronline.org/opinion/not-...

Musician, filmmaker, and public theologian SueAnn Shiah will be joining us as a Special Guest for the 2026 Anchored Conference in January! SueAnn will be joining Brandi Miller during her keynote session, where she will be recording an episode of her podcast, Reclaiming My Theology.

Reminder 📢 Conference Sponsorships are now available! Learn more and become a sponsor today at the link below! www.qcfconf.org/sponsorships

It is the experience of so many LGBTQ+ people that to be loved is to be fully celebrated and affirmed. While inclusion is always better than outright rejection, it cannot take the place of the explicit affirmation that God blesses LGBTQ+ relationships and identities.

🌟 "You changed my mourning into dancing." Embrace the joy and resilience that comes even in challenging times. Read more: www.qchristian.org/blog/mondayi...

Mark your calendars for October 5th, 7-8:30 pm ET, for a session titled: A Justice-Rooted Conversation on Activism and Belonging. In an era marked by polarization and rising attacks on LGBTQ+ lives and liberties, surviving is resistance, and thriving is a radical act.

"Al intentar discernir una ética sexual en consonancia con la revelación de Dios, es imperativo que, como personas cristianas LGTBI, aceptemos nuestros cuerpos." www.qchristian.org/manual/sexua...

This October, let’s come together to celebrate love and faith at Spencer Pride in Spencer, IN! 🌈 Visit our booth October 4th, and sign up to volunteer at the link below! www.qchristian.org/spencer-pride

"Great is our Lord and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure." - Psalm 147:5

"You are ever with me, And You will never leave me to face my perils alone." We love this excerpt from a prayer by Thomas Merton. You can find 4 weeks of Prayers, Practices, & Meditations just like this for LGBTQ+ Christians and allies at the link below. www.qchristian.org/practices

Subscribe to Q Christian Fellowship's newsletter at the link below! ➡️ Be the first to hear announcements. ➡️ Be in the loop about upcoming events and resources. ➡️ Be connected to other LGBTQ+ Christians and allies. newshomepage.ck.page/qcf-subscibe

"‘We can’t sit on the sidelines’: LGBTQ+ candidates step up amid threats to queer rights" www.latimes.com/politics/sto...

"Navigating your LGBTQ+ identity at a Christian college is a very complex process, especially if your school has anti-LGBTQ+ policies. Connecting with other people is essential to your ability to thrive." Download our free Guide for LGBTQ+ College Students at the link below!

Share this post to help us celebrate #BiVisibilityDay! ❤️💜💙 Bi+ experiences of love and attraction are valid. May we bring an end to the erasure, exclusion, and misrepresentation so many bi+ people have experienced.

"Scripture is not a weapon, nor should it be used against LGBTQ+ people. Out-of-context passages are not more important than LGBTQ+ lives." Find even more encouraging #SimpleTruths at the link below! www.qchristian.org/blog/simplet...

“ ‘If you can?' said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” MARK 9:23

“Transformation comes through invitation, not coercion.” - SueAnn Shiah, from her Conference Breakout Session (Authority, Abuse, & Abolition - (Re)Imagining Church & Community) at the 2025 All That I Am Q Christian Fellowship Conference Watch the whole session at the link below! buff.ly/zZ9oQRl

"As we see that God goes with us to the ends of the earth, God is with us as we grow and continue to create ourselves together." www.qchristian.org/blog/mondayi...

"We can take responsible action even when risk is required. We can grow as stewards of our whole selves as we become aware of our unique strengths and struggles regarding our sexuality." Download our Guide for Sexuality & Spirituality at the link below! www.qchristian.org/guides/sexua...

"Join us as we learn, and grow together during the third General Session of the 2024 Q Christian Fellowship Conference: Renewal. We're excited to hear from Brit Barron!" www.youtube.com/watch?v=339H...

Come receive some inspiration as we learn together about desert spirituality through Bible stories and stories from people of faith, especially the Desert Mothers and Desert Fathers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKra...

Today, we're highlighting a handful of recent requests submitted to our Prayer Wall, and we hope you'll take a moment to read over them and lift them up in prayer. Visit the link below to read more, or submit your own prayer request. 💙 buff.ly/D8BnLYX

Join us as we learn, and grow together during the fifth and final General Session of the 2023 Q Christian Fellowship Conference: Liberated to Love. We're excited to hear from Bishop Michael Curry! www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO2k...

"You are ever with me, And You will never leave me to face my perils alone." We love this excerpt from a prayer by Thomas Merton. You can find 4 weeks of Prayers, Practices, & Meditations just like this for LGBTQ+ Christians and allies at the link below. www.qchristian.org/practices

"May we share our stories freely. May they be held communally. And may the telling be transformative." www.qchristian.org/blog/with-un...

Our willingness to love generously, even in the face of challenges, becomes a living testament to the grace that sustains us, the resilience that carries us through, and the hope we offer to others. 💛