LGBTQ Religious Archives Network

10/07/2026

🌟Our 2026 Gala is upon us!🌟
Make sure you RSVP! Save the date! October 18th 2026. Visit our website or click the link in the bio to get your tickets today!

We are celebrating 25 years of the LGBTQ Religious Archives Network! This year we are honored to celebrate those who show our community what Sacred Rebellion truly means.

This year we are celebrating Rev. William (Bill) Johnson, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, Rev. Irene Monroe, Mx. Chris Paige Mdiv and Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson

Spread the word! We cant wait to see you there 🌈

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5aLxqnDbSf6EgReO9_0ALg

09/18/2026

✨You’re invited!✨

Join us for our 25th Anniversary GALA as we celebrate community, courage, and those who honor Sacred Rebellion and daring to imagine what a better future could be.
Come be part of an unforgettable evening!

🎟️ Save the date! October 18th 2026. We can’t wait to see you there! Register today: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5aLxqnDbSf6EgReO9_0ALg #/registration

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09/15/2026

Join us for the launch of our newest online exhibition, “Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple.”

Curator Roy A. Fisher, Ph.D. will discuss the origins of this exhibit and this ground-breaking LGBTQ congregation, founded in New York City in 1968 by the Rev. Robert Mary Clement. Its history is intertwined with the emergence of gay liberation, the Stonewall uprising, the first Pride marches, and the AIDS crisis.

Its members didn't simply seek admission into an existing religious institution. They drew on Christian tradition to build a spiritual community where q***r lives, bodies, relationships, and experiences could be publicly recognized as sacred.

Join us for a lively conversation between Roy Fisher and Mark Bowman, Executive Director of LGBTQ Religious Archives Network.

Register today to join the conversation!
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_173wv_GdTuq4FFWNJAY4hQ

Thursday, September 17, 2026 5pm PT / 6pm MT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET

08/12/2026

Rav Jericho, one of LGBTQ RAN’s 2025 Today’s Changemakers, shares why q***r religious organizations like LGBTQ RAN are so important—and how these communities create spaces where LGBTQ+ people can find belonging, affirmation, and connection between their faith and identity.

To hear more words of wisdom from R'Jericho, check out the full video on our Facebook and IG page!

08/12/2026

Rav Jericho, one of LGBTQ RAN’s 2025 Today’s Changemakers, shares why q***r representation matters in faith communities-- and how LGBTQ+ people can find belonging, affirmation, and a place to thrive within them.

07/31/2026

Come join us in celebrating LGBTQ-RAN's 25th Anniversary GALA! This year's gala is a grand celebration of 25 years of LGBTQ-RAN preserving and proclaiming LGBTQ religious history! We are excited to announce the five Sacred Rebels being honored at this year's gala, coming up on Sunday, October 18th.

The Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Johnson was the first openly gay person to be ordained within the United Church of Christ and was co-founder of the Open and Affirming Coalition UCC.

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum is Senior Rabbi Emerita at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) in New York City and served as its spiritual leader for 32 years (1992–2024).

The Reverend Irene Monroe is an African American le***an feminist public theologian, ordained minister, and religion columnist.

Mx. Chris Paige, M.Div is a scholar, a chaplain educator, and an interfaith chaplain with more than 20 years of experience working around transgender and intersex spiritual care.

The Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson is the former Global Moderator of Metropolitan Community Church (MCC).

We invite you to sign up today to receive a link to join LGBTQ-RAN's online gala celebration, which will take place at 3PM Pacific / 4PM Mountain / 5PM Central / 6PM ET!

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5aLxqnDbSf6EgReO9_0ALg

07/24/2026

Celebrate the remarkable LGBTQ+ faith leaders making a difference in your community! Share the story of someone exceptional by nominating them for the Today’s Changemakers Contest. Make sure to submit your nomination by July 31st so their inspiring journey can be highlighted. Nominate here: https://shorturl.at/N3uiO

07/17/2026

Join us for a conversation with author Tyler Bieber about his new biography, Against the Current: Father Tom Oddo and the New American Catholic.

Moderated by Maxwell Kuzma, this presentation will explore the life and legacy of Father Tom Oddo (1944–1989), a courageous leader and activist who worked within the Catholic tradition while challenging prejudice and advocating for a more inclusive vision of the Church.

Discover the story of a faith leader who pushed boundaries, inspired change, and helped shape a more accepting Catholic community.

Register today to join the conversation! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_766HbDpkTcWqN
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07/16/2026

Join us in celebrating the courage and truth of young changemakers who are reshaping our world. Their voices matter, and their impact is profound. If you know of a q***r activist of faith doing meaningful work in your community, nominate them today!

Use this form to nominate a changemaker today: https://forms.gle/2k6EvdjBhDsRsDKM6

07/14/2026

LGBTQ-RAN is hiring Fall 2026 interns!
Are you passionate about LGBTQ+ history, archives, research, storytelling, or preserving underrepresented voices? Join the LGBTQ Religious Archives Network (LGBTQ-RAN) in our mission to document and share the rich histories of LGBTQ+ faith communities.
Each internship includes:
- Approximately 10 hours/week for 13 weeks (September–November 2026)
- Participation in LGBTQ-RAN staff meetings via video conference every 3 weeks
- A $1,800 stipend upon internship completion
If you’re excited about preserving LGBTQ+ histories and amplifying voices often left out of the archive, we encourage you to apply!
Link to the full role role descriptions are in our bio!