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We cultivate radical belonging for LGBTQ+ Christians and allies through a commitment to growth, community, and relational justice. Stay Connected! ⬇️ qchristianorg.start.page qchristian.org qcfconf.org

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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 51m
"This process of laying down our resources, comfort, and pride is not one and done, unfortunately. I think of it as an expression of metanoia, which is the practice of continual repentance. And it’s also only the foundation of allyship." buff.ly/uQl9O1R
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3 Things Allyship Requires — Q Christian Fellowship
Over the last few years, we’ve published Affirmation and Relational Guides as free, downloadable resources. Each of these resources features practical steps and information that can be used for…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 1h
A snippet from Brandi Miller's keynote address from January on the importance of expanding our definitions of community and family by embracing the ideas of radical belonging that Jesus models for us. Watch the whole session at the link below! buff.ly/UY2kgSa
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 2h
"Lambda Legal’s new LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights goes on offense by using tactics perfected by the right " buff.ly/SsloDK4
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 20h
You are fearfully and wonderfully made, don't forget that! 💚
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
"We must be patient, persevering, and tender with one another and ourselves. It will take years, decades, a long time, to learn, with one another, that our power to love is stronger than the fear that festers in our alienation." - Carter Heyward
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Prayer is one of the ways LGBTQ+ Christians and allies can support one another. We publish prayer requests submitted to our team on a virtual Prayer Wall. Visit the link below to submit your own requests and pray over those on the wall! buff.ly/Ivwwtcs
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Prayer Wall — Q Christian Fellowship
Join LGBTQ+ Christians and allies in prayer for and with other members of our community.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
"Trump restores 988 LGBTQ+ youth crisis line. Asked about trans callers, HHS cites ‘gender ideology extremism’" buff.ly/ql8jC1e
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Trump restores 988 LGBTQ+ youth crisis line. Asked about trans callers, HHS cites ‘gender ideology extremism’
The Advocate asked federal officials what transgender and nonbinary young people can expect when they seek help.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Being seen as the “expert” on LGBTQ+ identities in your family, church, or community can be both meaningful and exhausting. Here are a few gentle practices to help you stay grounded while showing up in these spaces: buff.ly/DeyBZq1
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7 Tips for Self-Care When You are the LGBTQ+ “Expert” — Q Christian Fellowship
Being seen as the “expert” on LGBTQ+ identities in your family, church, or community can be both meaningful and exhausting. You may carry stories, questions, projections, and expectations that were…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Join us for an hour away from the busy rhythms of daily life, dedicated to connection, creativity, and joy.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Subscribe to Q Christian Fellowship's Monday Invocation to receive blog posts directly to your inbox every Monday! Subscribe at the link below! buff.ly/yWmtpkO
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Subscribe | Q Christian Fellowship
Be the first to receive news and updates from the team at Q Christian Fellowship by subscribing to the Newsletter!
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“Even when both our personal worlds and the world at large seem very dark, we can seek and fan into flames little sparks of joy.” - Lin Melone buff.ly/wKVWorH
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Joy as Resistance | Monday Invocation — Q Christian Fellowship
“Even when both our personal worlds and the world at large seem very dark, we can seek and fan into flames little sparks of joy.” Lin Melone
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"And if God is in the business of redeeming us, I believe that God also has to be in the business of redeeming God’s Word.” - Rev. Kali Cawthon-Freels buff.ly/cCF0L2k
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Reclaiming the Clobber Passages — Q Christian Fellowship
“I believe that redemption is one of the most unique and beautiful aspects of the Christian faith. The idea that we can take something that was harmful and make it a symbol for hope. I mean, like,…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We will be hosting a QCF Pop-up on Sunday, October 11th from 4-6pm at the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania (ICA Philadelphia)! The Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania (ICA Philadelphia) is a global hub for contemporary art and ideas.
Graphic is announcing our Pop-up at Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania, happening October 11th at 4:00PM PT. Event is free to attend.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"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. buff.ly/pUtTEbq
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Prayers, Practices, & Meditations — Q Christian Fellowship
Between March and April, Q Christian posted daily prayers and spiritual practices. In a time of isolation for many, we hope the voices of these saints, past and present, will bring hope, peace, and…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
October is #LGBTQHistoryMonth, an opportunity to honor the individuals who have worked to cultivate a society of equity. May we reflect on our communal history, and look forward to a future of acceptance and radical belonging. Share this post to let people know that it is LGBTQ+ History Month!
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Reminder 📢 Join us for our October EDI gathering: Everyday Civil Resistance: Wielding Power Against White Supremacy, this Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 7:00PM-8:30PM EST! Learn more and sign up at the link below! buff.ly/E5OI6Da
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Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Gatherings — Q Christian Fellowship
Join facilitators Carrie N. and Darren Calhoun every 2nd Sunday at 7PM EST for a time to connect and grow as we seek relational justice in community.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Right now we need each other more than ever. The lesson's we've learned, and hardships we've endured can connect us and help inspire one another. Today, writer, advocate, and one of our Keynote speakers at the 2027 Symphony Conference, Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez,
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We have some exciting news coming out in our Newsletter tomorrow night! 🎉 Are you subscribed? Visit the link below to get plugged in and be the first to hear the latest updates from the team at Q Christian! ⬇️ buff.ly/yWmtpkO
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Subscribe | Q Christian Fellowship
Be the first to receive news and updates from the team at Q Christian Fellowship by subscribing to the Newsletter!
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Reminder 📢 Join our Spiritual Practices Drop-In Group, meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1PM ET! Learn more and join at the link below! buff.ly/9cIBWoi
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QCF Drop-In CG Registration
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"You don't have to choose between your faith and your identity. Don't give in to a false dichotomy." View more of these #SimpleTruths over on the Blog. buff.ly/fLUvWqr
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Simple Truths — Q Christian Fellowship
For the first couple of months in 2021, we’ve shared regular Simple Truths as part of a campaign to both encourage and support LGBTQ+ Christians and allies. These Simple Truths are intended to…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In his 2026 QCF Conference Keynote, Dr. Ramsey vulnerably shared about coming out to his father, a pastor, and the years of rejection and searching that followed. If you are wrestling with rejection, then Dr. Ramsey’s story may help you on your journey. buff.ly/KGisrej
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People Fear What They Don't Understand | Dr. Sammy Ramsey | 2026 Conference
Entomologist Dr. Sammy Ramsey learned an important lesson in his childhood: "People fear what they don't understand." When he was afraid of insects in his youth, his mother took him to the library to…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Some games of rock, paper, scissors have higher stakes than others. 🪨 But you don’t need to take the chance, find community and resources all under the same roof! Don’t miss out on our 2027 Symphony Conference, register today at the link below! buff.ly/a8ov3Ok
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Trump strips Biden-era LGBTQ+ language from Title IX rules. Advocates warn of far-reaching damage" buff.ly/4gal1lX
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Trump strips Biden-era LGBTQ+ language from Title IX rules. Advocates warn of far-reaching damage
Cathy Renna of the National LGBTQ Task Force says the rollback weakens protections for trans students, women and girls, and students who experience sexual violence.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Lord, show me the door, Take me by the hand. Open the door. Show me the way, the path leading to joy, to light." (adapted from 'Lord, Deliver Me From Myself' by Abbe Michel Quoist) Prayers, Practices, & Meditations are available at the link below! buff.ly/pUtTEbq
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Prayers, Practices, & Meditations — Q Christian Fellowship
Between March and April, Q Christian posted daily prayers and spiritual practices. In a time of isolation for many, we hope the voices of these saints, past and present, will bring hope, peace, and…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“We must make a commitment to finding ourselves in the text. If the lion tells the story, it will always be told from the perspective of the perpetrator. That’s why you’ve got to find your own story in Christ Jesus.” - Bishop Joseph William Tolton Read more: buff.ly/8PLNvQY
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What About Queen Vashti? | Monday Invocation — Q Christian Fellowship
“We must make a commitment to finding ourselves in the text. If the lion tells the story, it will always be told from the perspective of the perpetrator. That’s why you’ve got to find your own story…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The QCF Conference is more than great speakers and big conversations. It is the belly laughs in the hallway. The friends who feel like chosen family by day two. The feeling of walking into a room and knowing you can bring your whole self to the table. That is what makes it feel like home.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Drawing from his own experience leaving fundamentalism and evangelicalism, author Matthew Paul Turner reflected during his 2026 Anchored Conference Keynote on what it actually takes to drop a new anchor: first, you have to pull up the old ones. Listen here: buff.ly/mg1Gk28
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Pulling Up Old Anchors | Matthew Paul Turner | 2026 Conference
Drawing from his own experience leaving fundamentalism and evangelicalism, author Matthew Paul Turner reflected during his 2026 Anchored Conference Keynote on what it actually takes to drop a new…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 5:1 NRSVue
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"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." buff.ly/11Tpgzx
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3 Ways to Support Your LGBTQ+ Child After They Come Out — Q Christian Fellowship
Our desire is to see every LGBTQ+ Christian and ally experience radical belonging. We work to help parents love their LGBTQ+ children by unequivocally affirming and celebrating their LGBTQ+ identity,…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Scripture. Prayer. Loving your neighbor. Sometimes that is the work. In a world that moves fast and asks for everything, choosing to slow down and love well is its own kind of courage. Wherever you are on your journey as a LGBTQ+ Christian, you are welcome here.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Reminder 📢 Join our LGBTQ+ Ministers & Clergy Drop-In Group! They meet on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at 4PM ET! Learn more and sign up for this group at the link below! buff.ly/XTGcMWh
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Drop-In Community Groups | Q Christian Fellowship — Q Christian Fellowship
Join us for our Community Groups! Check out our Community Group FAQs, read our Leader Bios, and learn more about the curricula being studied!
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Explore our five-step plan to navigate the complexities of being outed, from finding supportive networks to seeking professional help. Read more in our guide: buff.ly/ffXIBpr
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A 5-Step Plan of Care if You've Been Outed — Q Christian Fellowship
Like many LGBTQ+ students across the country getting ready to graduate from middle school, high school, or college and move to your next educational pursuit or start your careers, you will have to…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"We are God’s beloved. You are so loved. And nothing, nothing, nothing in the world can change that." - Jeff Chu
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
What does it actually look like to wield power against white supremacy in your everyday life? This October, the EDI Learning Group is taking a look at that very question.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Watch this performance of "Lovely, Needy People" featuring The Many from "Justice, Kindness, Mercy", recorded for the 2021 Q Christian Fellowship Conference. buff.ly/NDtbzXl
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Lovely, Needy People feat. The Many | Q Christian Fellowship
"Lovely, Needy People" featuring The Many from "Justice, Kindness, Mercy" was recorded for the 2021 Q Christian Fellowship Conference. Affirming worship is an essential part of Conference, changing…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We are excited to announce that registration for PreConf is now open for the 2027 Symphony Conference! PreConf is an opportunity to connect before any Conference programming has even begun, and this year we are visiting the Museum of the American Revolution.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“Queer friendship, when pursued in a way that communicates the priority and value of platonic connections, transforms us. Deliberate queer friendship makes people new.” - Myles Markham buff.ly/UhxOzYp
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Queer Friendships — Q Christian Fellowship
“Queer friendship, when pursued in a way that communicates the priority and value of platonic connections, transforms us. Deliberate queer friendship makes people new. In fact, I’m convinced that…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Bisexuality is not a phase, a stepping stone towards identifying as lesbian or gay, nor is it a sign of indecision. Bi people know who they are, what they experience, and who they love." buff.ly/ngFro5y
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5 Misconceptions About Bisexual Identities — Q Christian Fellowship
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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. buff.ly/LH9Z0ML
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Prayer Wall — Q Christian Fellowship
Join LGBTQ+ Christians and allies in prayer for and with other members of our community.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"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 Affirmation Guide for Sexuality & Spirituality at the link below! buff.ly/PCqQP73
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Sexuality & Spirituality — Q Christian Fellowship
Q Christian has designed and edited our first Affirmation Guide on Sexuality and Spirituality, featuring Rev. Tonetta Landis-Aina. This seminal resource covers various ethical postures considered by…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Share this post to help us celebrate #BiVisibilityDay! ❤️💜💙 May every bi+ child of God know they are wholly beloved, affirmed, and celebrated.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
One of the best parts of the QCF community is the diverse voices in it. Every Monday we share a new blog post that highlights those voices through devotionals, resources, workshop recordings, and reflections from QCF staff and LGBTQ+ Christians from across the spectrum of experiences.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"La humanidad no puede sobrevivir sin el apoyo de otras personas, haciéndolo aún más importante para las personas que tenemos identidades marginadas el encontrar a gente en quien podemos confiar." buff.ly/GNb5trf
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La Identidad Transgénero la Diversidad de Género — Q Christian Fellowship
Ya seas transgénero o aliado/a cisgénero, este manual pretende ofrecerte recursos para alcanzar la afirmación y la consolación espiritual.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"LGBTQ+ people bear the image of a loving and affirming Creator. We are the children of God, loved wholly and completely!" View more of these #SimpleTruths over on the Blog. buff.ly/nkj3bbB
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Simple Truths — Q Christian Fellowship
For the first couple of months in 2021, we’ve shared regular Simple Truths as part of a campaign to both encourage and support LGBTQ+ Christians and allies. These Simple Truths are intended to…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Prayer is one of the ways LGBTQ+ Christians and allies can support one another. We publish prayer requests submitted to our team on a virtual Prayer Wall. Visit the link below to submit your own requests and pray over those on the wall! buff.ly/k8oQ9mR
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Prayer Wall — Q Christian Fellowship
Join LGBTQ+ Christians and allies in prayer for and with other members of our community.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Reminder 📢 Need a roommate for Conference? Sign up for our Conference Roommate Matching Service! Learn more at the link below! buff.ly/KZ2MrgH
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Roommate Matching Service — 2027 Q Christian Fellowship Conference
Join Q Christian Fellowship's Roommate Matching Service for the 2027 Conference. Connect with LGBTQ+ Christians, share costs, and make new friends. Sign up by December 11, 2026.
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Happy Bisexual Awareness Week and Bisexual Visibility Month!! God loves you! ❤️💜💙
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"Aspiring allies, ""the work of allyship is love in action without regard for recognition." We've curated a resource just for you as you navigate your journey. Visit the link below to download our free Relational Guide for Allies featuring Amy Hayes! buff.ly/zcoJBCj
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Allies — Q Christian Fellowship
Q Christian has designed and edited our latest Relational Guide for Allies with the purpose of educating, equipping, and empowering aspiring LGBTQ+ allies to be advocates on behalf of our community.…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
As you lean into what it means to be LGBTQ+ and Christian, or maybe as you learn to affirm and support LGBTQ+ people, you love God. buff.ly/5rRWzwT
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3 Bible Passages to Encourage LGBTQ+ Christians and Allies — Q Christian Fellowship
For many throughout our community, Scripture has been a source of spiritual refuge, grounding, and a way of connecting with God through ancient words and experiences. At the same time, this…
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Q Christian Fellowship @qchristianorg.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"To be in the process of spiritual formation and to make ethical decisions out of that process is necessarily to know well our own fears, compulsions, resentments, and sorrows." Read our Affirmation Guide for Sexuality & Spirituality at the link below! buff.ly/iRTbcq1
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Sexuality & Spirituality — Q Christian Fellowship
Q Christian has designed and edited our first Affirmation Guide on Sexuality and Spirituality, featuring Rev. Tonetta Landis-Aina. This seminal resource covers various ethical postures considered by…
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