Queer Faith Festival is a first-of-its-kind interfaith Pride celebration taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025 1-4 p.m. (Flag Day) in Lafayette, California. Hosted at St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church, the festival is a collaborative, community-driven response to ongoing acts of hate, including repeated thefts of Pride flags at local places of worship.
Rather than react with fear, local faith communities, artists, LGBTQ+ leaders, and neighbors are coming together to build something joyful, inclusive, and resilient. The festival aims to uplift the dignity of LGBTQ+ people of faith (and those with no spiritual affiliation), foster connection across differences, and celebrate the shared values of justice, love, and compassion.
Festival activities will include:
Collaborative art projects with renowned artist/activist David Solnit
Drag Queen Story Hour for families and children.
LGBTQ+ Clergy, Allies, & Parents panel discussions from multiple traditions
A moving Interfaith Blessing Ceremony
Live music and performances
Tabling from affirming organizations and local congregations
Food, games, and fun for all ages
Children’s activities, including crafts and a bouncy house
The event is free and open to everyone, regardless of faith tradition or spiritual background.
The Queer Faith Festival is not just a one-day celebration—it’s the beginning of an ongoing effort to build a more compassionate and connected community in the Lamorinda area and beyond. Organizers are actively seeking volunteers, partners, performers, and sponsors to grow this movement.
Current Partners & Sponsors
This event is made possible with the support of affirming local partners, including:
Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County
Episcopal Diocese of California
PFLAG Lamorinda
Lafayette Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Lafayette United Methodist Church
Lafayette DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) Committee
Moraga iKind Project
Pride Action Lamorinda
Want to get involved as a volunteer, performer, or partner? We’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at Kayce Rane, [email protected], 925-876-0760
Media Contact: Sarah Vickers-Webb [email protected] 415-828-3761
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