PFLAG Springfield/SWMO

05/15/2026

We are stronger together

05/01/2026

May Day and May Picnic and More - https://mailchi.mp/10df083c1981/november-news-18001941

04/30/2026

Get those booths registered! We'll see you in June 🥰

TODAY (4/30) is the DEADLINE to sponsor or get a booth for Ozarks Pridefest 2026!

Sign up today at https://ozarkspridefest.com/sponsors-vendors/

04/18/2026

Gearing up for our Scholarship and Awards Reception tomorrow by reliving last year's event. We're still so proud of these scholarship recipients and our 2025 Advocate of the Year, Ashley Quinn! Come celebrate this year's class at Bambino's on Battlefield -- from 3-5pm on Sunday, April 19th.

04/17/2026

A sneak peak of our third and final (camera shy) scholarship recipient!

📚 graduating Senior from High School in Stone County
🎨 artist & future animator
🌈 proudly q***r

They are finding identity through creativity and are passionate about telling stories that help people feel seen. She has been student of the month and shows impressive academic excellence. He makes us proud by continuing to learn, grow, and become the artist and activist they were born to be!

Celebrate all three scholarship recipients and our Advocate of the Year at our PFLAG Scholarship and Awards Reception this coming Sunday!

04/17/2026

Join us on Sunday - https://mailchi.mp/746b83d1b256/november-news-18001661

04/16/2026

Celebrating Cammie Storm, our 2026 Kathryn Munzinger Advocate of the Year Awardee!

The Kathryn Munzinger Outstanding Advocate of the Year Award is named after PFLAG National Board Member and former PFLAG Springfield/SWMO President Kathy Munzinger. This award recognizes a member of the LGBTGQ+ community or an ally who has made a significant difference in making the world a more caring, just, and affirming place. It’s one way we recognize the champions in our community.

Cammie exemplifies what it means to be an Advocate and we are thrilled to have her inducted into this elite group at our PFLAG Scholarship and Awards Reception on April 19th! We would love to see you there!

04/14/2026

Introducing one of our outstanding scholarship recipients - Caleb Hatfield!

🌈 MSW student @ University of Oklahoma
📚 Special education teacher & Advocate
🪶 Indigenous & LGBTQ+

Caleb thrives as an educator, creating safe, affirming spaces for youth. He is focused on equity, trauma-informed care & systems change.

Help celebrate Caleb, our other scholarship recipients, and our Advocate of the Year Awardee at our PFLAG Scholarship and Awards Reception this coming Sunday, April 19th!

04/14/2026

Meet one of our 2026 Scholarship Recipients!

🌈 English Education major@ Missouri State
📚 future educator
🖤 ace & non-binary le***an

They are excited to launch their future and to create safe spaces for students who need them most. They are showing up, learning, and growing. Congratulations!

Help us celebrate all our scholarship recipients and our Kathy Munzinger Advocate of the Year recipient at our PFLAG Scholarship and Awards Reception this coming Sunday, April 19th!

04/10/2026

All the April news you need to know - https://mailchi.mp/1b4877cfb4a9/november-news-18001436

03/31/2026

From Stonewall to today's ongoing fights for equality, women have always been at the forefront. That same courage lives on in the women leading affirming faith communities today. They're creating spaces where q***r people can show up fully, safely, and authentically.

To wrap up Women's History month, we wanted to take the time to shout out some of our clergical leaders here in Springfield. So many LGBTQIA+ people want to find a church where they can feel welcomed. Jen Simmons with National Avenue Church, Stephanie Scott-Huffman at St. John's Chapel UCC, Tracey Wolff at Grace United Methodist Church, Emily Bowen-Marler at Brentwood Christian Church, and Michelle Scott-Huffman at the Unitarian Church of Springfield, thank you for making your services inclusive and for engaging the q***r community. We'd also like to take a moment to shout out Ekklesia Campus Ministries, and The Venues.

We see you. We appreciate you.