SADDLE GURLS & FRIENDS Des Moines IA
The Blazing Saddle 416 E. 5th St., Des Moines, IAEnjoy The Blazing Saddle's house drag contingent every Friday and Saturday. Themed shows often!
LGBTQ+ YOUTH CENTER LUNCHEON Mt. Vernon IA
Hills Grand Lodge at Camp Tanager 1614 W. Mt Vernon Rd., Mt. Vernon, IACome out to Mount Vernon to help raise money for the LGBTQ+ Youth Center at Tanager Place in Cedar Rapids. You'll also learn about the center, which provides a "safe and confidential" place for LGBTQ+ youth and families to gather, learn and receive support. The center is also offering the chance to join its holiday […]
WORLD AIDS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE GATHERING Springfield IL
Lincoln Park Chicago, ILGather with other Springfield area residents to honor World AIDS Day at the AIDS Memorial Labyrinth, a project of the Coalition of Rainbow Alliances (CORAL). The group introduced the memorial labyrinth in 2019. The labyrinth features bricks that people can "purchase" to bear the names of those lost to HIV and AIDS.
LGBTQ FRIENDSGIVING DINNER Bolingbrook IL
TBD KankakeeIL"Come for support, to support, or just for a yummy meal with friends and family." Bolingbrook Pride is holding a belated LGBTQ Friendsgiving gathering, welcoming to families and people of all genders or sexualities, including allies. Pride will provide the main course (including a vegan option!), and sides are encouraged by attendees. Registration is required; […]
RAINBOW CAFE ELEVATE Carbondale IL
Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center 1320 South Giant City Rd, Carbondale, ILLGBTQIA+ adults ages 18 to 25 are welcome to come and socialize and learn in this supportive space.
SADDLE GURLS & FRIENDS Des Moines IA
The Blazing Saddle 416 E. 5th St., Des Moines, IAEnjoy The Blazing Saddle's house drag contingent every Friday and Saturday. Themed shows often!
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Online and Des Moines IA
Westminster Presbyterian Church 4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IowaJoin in Sunday worship online or in-person. Explicitly affirming of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
UUC OF THE QUAD CITIES Online and Davenport IA
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad CitiesWeekly Sunday gathering of the UUC of the Quad Cities. Now meeting in person!
ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Online or Burlington IA
Zion United Church of Christ 412 N 5th St, Burlington, IowaA "welcoming" UCC congregation that meets in historic downtown Burlington. Featuring children's church, all-ages fellowship, civic-mindedness, and LGBTQ outreach.
CEDAR VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS Online and Cedar Falls IA
Cedar Valley Unitarian Universalists 3912 Cedar Heights Dr, Cedar FallsThe Cedar Valley Unitarian Universalists seeks to be "a voice for religious diversity, human tolerance, improvement of the human condition, and preservation of our environment." Cedar Valley is also an official LGBTQ+-welcoming congregation. You can participate online or in-person in weekly services, led by Pastor Emma Peterson.
MCC OF THE QUAD CITIES Online and Davenport IA
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad CitiesIowa's only Metropolitan Community Church holds LGBTQ-identified non-denominational worship and community. Social hour at 10, service at 11.
EDWARDS UCC SUNDAY SERVICE Online and Davenport IA
Edwards Congregational Church 3420 Jersey Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA"Edwards UCC is a safe place for everyone. Whatever your race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or outfit.... You are welcome here." You can join Edwards' Sunday service, led by Pastor Lisa Gaston, in person or online here.
17th ANNUAL SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR Carbondale IL
Carbondale Civic CenterCarbondale Unitarian offers your annual chance to purchase "gifts that matter" from area nonprofit organizations. More than 20 local nonprofits are participating. Admission is free, but you're asked to bring a canned good or nonperishable donation for area food pantries. Organizers are also asking attendees to wear masks.
TEEN HANGOUTS Dubuque IA
Multicultural Family Center 1157 Central Ave., Dubuque, IADinner, speakers, games and fun. MFC Teen Hangouts also hold workshops, take field trips and organize special events!
QUERIES Champaign IL
The UP Center of Champaign County 1001 S. Wright St, Champaign, ILIf you're an LGBTQ+ or questioning youth ages 10 to 13 in the Champaign area, consider this gathering. You'll have a chance twice a month to talk, seek answers to questions, and enjoy companionship of others like you. For more information, email [email protected]