*Photo courtesy of Juniper & Honey Photography*

Last Friday, November 12, 2021, National Avenue Christian Church (NACC) hosted The Queer Revival. The goal of The Queer Revival as explained by leaders of the event, “is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for those who want to explore their spirituality and find connection within the walls of the spaces that has excluded our community. Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, or an ally who believes everyone belongs in these spaces.”

Over 150 people (the maximum number of ticket sales set by NACC) came together to experience church in a profound way. Leaders offer, “The Queer Revival is the brain child of queer artist i.V KiNG and was born in the idea of reclaiming spaces of faith that were stolen from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that queerness is to be celebrated and that we are and have always been unconditionally loved! We believe you don’t have to choose between who you love and what you believe in. LGBTQ+ humans are brilliant unicorns, created exactly as God intended them to be. The Queer Revival is a celebration of that! It’s OUR version of church, so of course there will be drag queens!”

At a meeting after the event, several church leaders were delighted their grandchildren, nephews, and foster children were able to experience this event. They realized their children had only ever heard love and support of the LGBTQ+ community in church space. Leaders of NACC hope those who attended were able to feel loved, supported, and continue to find that love and support from church communities going forward.

Want to host or keep up with the tour for next year? Interested in finding out more? Visit: https://www.thequeerrevival.com/.

Here is another write up about the event: https://edpeaco.blogspot.com/2021/11/iv-kings-queer-revival-finds-space-for.html?fbclid=IwAR3iPZh4I-RlGNk3FbyhshEz33ghCDTiI4tnNchrersvK3bgBZDJlsAeFR4

Thanks to NACC Lead Pastor Rev. Jenn Simmons for this story.