Did you know that October is LGBTQ+ Awareness Month? October was chosen because the first two LGBT marches on Washington were held in October (1979 and 1987). National Coming Out Day is October 11 each year. And every October 12 since 1998 the queer community marks the anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s brutal murder.

This year, the Open and Affirming Committee will host a special event following worship on October 5. Please join us to celebrate stories of living and loving out loud. We will hear from six different congregation members and learn a little bit about their own experiences. There will be time for questions and conversation following their stories.