Pride Month Resources
Pride Month, celebrated each June, is a time of joyous commemoration and reflection, honoring the LGBTQIA+ community and its ongoing struggle for equality and acceptance. Originating from the Stonewall Riots of 1969, Pride Month has grown into a global movement that celebrates the rich diversity, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals. Marked by parades, educational events, and acts of solidarity, Pride serves as both a celebration of identity and a call to action for continued progress toward a more just and loving world.
Does your church participate?
Below are some resources to support communication initiatives and programs to honor and celebrate Pride Month and LGBTQIA+ inclusion throughout the year.
Readings, Prayers and Hymns:
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has curated a guide to LGBTQ+ affirming scripture passages and interpretations.
Q Christian Fellowship has a 4-week cycle of affirming prayers & meditations.
Believe Out Loud: A platform where LGBTQ+ individuals share their stories of faith.
The Center for Congregational Song offers a variety of hymns and songs focused on themes of justice and inclusion.
Inclusive Church Resource: Provides prayers and liturgies celebrating diversity and inclusion.
Educational Workshops and Discussions
Reconciling Ministries Network: Offers resources and guides for organizing workshops on LGBTQ+ inclusion in churches.
The Institute for Welcoming Resources:** Provides curriculum and training materials for LGBTQ+ inclusion and advocacy.
Q Christian Fellowship: Offers community groups and guides, and connects churches with LGBTQ+ Christian speakers and leaders.
QSpirit presents profiles of traditional and alternative saints, people in the Bible, LGBTQ martyrs, theologians, authors, activists, spiritual and religious leaders, mystics, humanitarians, artists, deities and other figures of special interest to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people of faith and allies.
Participating in Pride Events: IGLTA provides comprehensive lists of Pride events worldwide.
Creating Safe Spaces:
The Trevor Project: Offers training and resources on creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth.
LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training: Many universities and organizations offer Safe Zone training to help churches create inclusive spaces.
TQAMP’s mission is to support camps and youth-focused organizations to become spaces of belonging for people of all genders and sexualities by making them safer for 2SLGBTQIA+ campers and staff.
Soulforce: Offers workshops and training programs for churches on LGBTQ+ inclusion and anti-oppression work.
Outreach & Communication:
The United Church of Christ (UCC): Offers a comprehensive guide for churches to engage in LGBTQ+ outreach and advocacy.
Rainbow Depot: Offers a variety of Pride flags and banners for churches.
The LGBTQ+ Religious Archives Network: A rich archive of historical and contemporary resources on LGBTQ+ religious history and activism.
Share with us your church’s plans to celebrate Pride Month in the comments.
