Affirming Congregations of the QC

10/08/2026

If you are using Scripture to do harm to people, you should probably stop.

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Big decisions are ahead for the Centennial Bridge, and Rock Island residents have a chance to learn more and share their thoughts.

A public open house will be held to show the preferred location for the future crossing, connections to Rock Island and Davenport streets, bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, and potential bridge types.

- Wednesday, October 21
- 3 to 6 PM
- Holiday Inn Rock Island, 226 17th Street

There will be no formal presentation, so stop by anytime during the open house. Comments received by November 4 will become part of the meeting record.

10/01/2026

Susan Cottrell has a lovely TEDx talk you can find in the first comment. "Why I chose my LGBTQ daughter over the Evangelical Church."

09/29/2026

Take our LGBTQ+ Health Survey and give us vital information on how we can better serve our community.

If you are LGBTQ+ and living in the QC area, please follow the link to fill out the survey.

https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/eCSgkXpn

09/29/2026

This will be a great community town hall discussion! Join the NAACP and the RIPD on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:30pm

09/22/2026

What's happening in Central Illinois? Lots to read about at https://tinyurl.com/263fc2jc , including:
• two upcoming screenings of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" courtesy of Prairie Pride Coalition ...
• which is also seeking travel pics for an exhibit at its new headquarters
• plus, the Western Avenue Community Center seeks youth dodgeball players
• and Peoria Proud issues an annual call for new board applicants.

Link in comments and above.

08/10/2026

07/24/2026

Support Clock, Inc LGBT+ Community Center with these donation items.

✨Help Keep Our Community Center Open
Our LGBTQ+ community center has been a safe, welcoming place where people can find support, resources, and community. Right now, we are facing an urgent financial challenge and could really use our community's help.

We are working to raise immediate funds to help cover operating expenses and essential bills so we can continue providing the services our community depends on.

Every donation helps keep our doors open and our programs available for the people who need them most.

If our center has supported you, a friend, a family member, or someone you love, we are asking you to stand with us today.

Together, we can make sure our community continues to have a safe space where everyone belongs.

Thank you for believing in us and supporting the people we serve. 💛💜

Donate Here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/YeIG6g?vid=1rcp36

Unlike many organizations, we do not receive government, state, or national funding. Our programs and services are made possible through grants and the generosity of individual donors. Funding options are becoming more competitive, our communities support is more important to us than ever.

Here is a little bit about how your support helps us:

💜 Keep our doors open and our space accessible.
💜 For us to continue our free programs, support groups, and community events.
💜Maintain an affirming community closet, and a stocked community food pantry.
💜Have a safe space for our LGBTQ+ youth to go to.
💜 Offer community resources, and connections
💜 Offer our LGBTQ+ community a safe and affirming space for counseling, and gender affirming healthcare access.

Here is a little delicious spread about us:
💙 We serve over 3,000 people every year
💙 Over 47% of the people we serve are transgender &
over 46% of those individuals are under 20 years old
💙 We serve our community beyond LGBTQ+ individuals, we serve our displaced community members, lower income families & individuals, and allies.

Every donation is a statement that you want to invest in a future where everyone has a place to belong! With your help we can keep our center open and thriving divas (used gender neutrally of course because we are all divas)! Thank you for believing in our mission and standing with and up for our very own LGBTQ+ community.

We understand it is a privilege to donate, we know these are challenging times not only for us but for many people. If giving financially right now is not an option, sharing this message is another meaningful way to help! Seriously, right now anything and everything helps.

We appreciate you so much!
Mary & Chase

07/24/2026

Put a Foursome together now for the Putts Fore Pride golf event this September at Glynns Creek Golf Course. Register at link in first comment.