Dec
3
LGBTQ+ YOUTH CENTER LUNCHEON Mt. Vernon IA
11:00 am
Come 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
Dec
3
WORLD AIDS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE GATHERING Springfield IL
1:30 pm
Gather 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
Dec
3
LGBTQ FRIENDSGIVING DINNER Bolingbrook IL
4:00 pm
“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
Dec
3
RAINBOW CAFE ELEVATE Carbondale IL
6:00 pm
LGBTQIA+ adults ages 18 to 25 are welcome to come and socialize and learn in this supportive space.
Dec
3
SADDLE GURLS & FRIENDS Des Moines IA
11:00 pm
Enjoy The Blazing Saddle’s house drag contingent every Friday and Saturday. Themed shows often!
Dec
4
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Online and Des Moines IA
9:15 am
Join in Sunday worship online or in-person. Explicitly affirming of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Dec
4
MCC OF THE QUAD CITIES Online and Davenport IA
10:00 am
Iowa’s only Metropolitan Community Church holds LGBTQ-identified non-denominational worship and community. Social hour at 10, service at 11.
Dec
4
UUC OF THE QUAD CITIES Online and Davenport IA
10:00 am
Weekly Sunday gathering of the UUC of the Quad Cities. Now meeting in person!
Dec
4
ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Online or Burlington IA
10:00 am
A “welcoming” UCC congregation that meets in historic downtown Burlington. Featuring children’s church, all-ages fellowship, civic-mindedness, and LGBTQ outreach.
Dec
4
CEDAR VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS Online and Cedar Falls IA
10:00 am
The 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
Dec
4
EDWARDS UCC SUNDAY SERVICE Online and Davenport IA
10:15 am
“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
Dec
4
17th ANNUAL SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR Carbondale IL
2:00 pm
Carbondale 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
Dec
5
TEEN HANGOUTS Dubuque IA
3:30 pm
Dinner, speakers, games and fun. MFC Teen Hangouts also hold workshops, take field trips and organize special events!
Dec
5
QUERIES Champaign IL
6:00 pm
If 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
Dec
5
MONDAY MEDITATION Online & Cedar Rapids IA
6:30 pm
Katheryn CrystalClearvision leads this weekly meditation, which is available in person at ReAlive or online. Arrive before 6:20 if you’re attending in person! Or see Katheryn CrystalClearVision’s Facebook page to
Dec
5
PHOENIX CENTER TRANSPARENT GROUP Online
6:30 pm
If you have a child who identifies as transgender or nonbinary, find companionship with other parents who have many of your same questions and challenges. This group is a member
Dec
5
MONDAY NIGHT GRAVEL Iowa City IA
6:30 pm
This weekly “no-drop” route, organized by World of Bikes, is open to all levels. You’ll start and end at Big Grove Brewery. Join the fun!
Dec
5
FLOQ SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS Gurnee IL
7:00 pm
Join this weekly gathering for LGBTQIAAÂ adults in the Lake County area. Email the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County with any questions.
Dec
6
PRIDE CLUB Iowa City IA
6:00 pm
The Pride Club by United Action for Youth is for teens 13 and older who identify as LGBTQ+. Email Jamie Ellis for more information.
Dec
7
TEEN HANGOUTS Dubuque IA
3:30 pm
Dinner, speakers, games and fun. MFC Teen Hangouts also hold workshops, take field trips and organize special events!
Dec
8
CLOCK INC. HIGH SCHOOL LGBT GROUP Rock Island IL
4:30 pm
A safe space and drop-in center for LGBT youth throughout northwest Illinois and southeast Iowa.
Dec
8
TRANS UP Online or Champaign IL
5:30 pm
Develop friendships and talk about topics like coming out, transitioning, and more, in this group presented by United Pride of Champaign County. FMI: [email protected]
Dec
9
TEEN HANGOUTS Dubuque IA
3:30 pm
Dinner, speakers, games and fun. MFC Teen Hangouts also hold workshops, take field trips and organize special events!
Dec
9
PHOENIX CENTER YOUTH GROUP Springfield IL
6:00 pm
Safe environment for LGBTQ+ youth in the Springfield, Ill., area, ages 12 to 17. Sign up here to receive the zoom link and invite.
Dec
9
FRIDAY NIGHT DROP-IN Carbondale IL
6:00 pm
This weekly drop-in featuring video games, karaoke, and fun is open to all youth in the Carbondale area.
Dec
9
SADDLE GURLS & FRIENDS Des Moines IA
11:00 pm
Enjoy The Blazing Saddle’s house drag contingent every Friday and Saturday. Themed shows often!
Dec
10
COMMUNITY FREE MEAL AT MCC Davenport IA
5:00 pm
Join members of the Metropolitan Communit Church for a free community meal every second Saturday.
Dec
10
UNDER THE MISTLETOE WITH MQC HOUSE OF BURLESQUE Rock Island IL
7:00 pm
Join Mary Quite Contrary’s House of Burlesque at Skylark for the first time ever, for this “bad-ass” holiday-themed show. Get your tickets here.
Dec
10
SADDLE GURLS & FRIENDS Des Moines IA
11:00 pm
Enjoy The Blazing Saddle’s house drag contingent every Friday and Saturday. Themed shows often!
Dec
11
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Online and Des Moines IA
9:15 am
Join in Sunday worship online or in-person. Explicitly affirming of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Dec
11
MCC OF THE QUAD CITIES Online and Davenport IA
10:00 am
Iowa’s only Metropolitan Community Church holds LGBTQ-identified non-denominational worship and community. Social hour at 10, service at 11.
Dec
11
UUC OF THE QUAD CITIES Online and Davenport IA
10:00 am
Weekly Sunday gathering of the UUC of the Quad Cities. Now meeting in person!
Dec
11
ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Online or Burlington IA
10:00 am
A “welcoming” UCC congregation that meets in historic downtown Burlington. Featuring children’s church, all-ages fellowship, civic-mindedness, and LGBTQ outreach.
Dec
11
CEDAR VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS Online and Cedar Falls IA
10:00 am
The 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
Dec
11
EDWARDS UCC SUNDAY SERVICE Online and Davenport IA
10:15 am
“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
Dec
12
TEEN HANGOUTS Dubuque IA
3:30 pm
Dinner, speakers, games and fun. MFC Teen Hangouts also hold workshops, take field trips and organize special events!
Dec
12
MONDAY MEDITATION Online & Cedar Rapids IA
6:30 pm
Katheryn CrystalClearvision leads this weekly meditation, which is available in person at ReAlive or online. Arrive before 6:20 if you’re attending in person! Or see Katheryn CrystalClearVision’s Facebook page to
Dec
12
MONDAY NIGHT GRAVEL Iowa City IA
6:30 pm
This weekly “no-drop” route, organized by World of Bikes, is open to all levels. You’ll start and end at Big Grove Brewery. Join the fun!
Dec
12
FLOQ SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS Gurnee IL
7:00 pm
Join this weekly gathering for LGBTQIAAÂ adults in the Lake County area. Email the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County with any questions.
Dec
12
BOI TALK Online
7:00 pm
For transgender men, trans masculine people, and those that are questioning. Body-positive, LGBTQ-friendly, and welcoming to people of all genders and gender expressions.