Queer Faith Festival
An LGBTQ+ Interfaith Pride Event in Contra Costa County
Welcome to the Queer Faith Festival—an open-minded, celebratory, and welcoming interfaith event bringing together LGBTQ+ people, faith communities, and allies to honor the many ways spirituality and queer identity intersect. Rooted in inclusion and connection, the festival creates a joyful space where diverse traditions and identities are uplifted and celebrated side by side.
Join us on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 2–5 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA, for an afternoon of live music, performances, interfaith rituals, community booths, and meaningful opportunities for reflection and connection. This free, family-friendly LGBTQ+ community event in Contra Costa County is open to all.
The Queer Faith Festival is more than a one-day celebration—it’s part of an ongoing effort to build a more compassionate and connected community in Contra Costa County and beyond. We welcome volunteers, partners, performers, and sponsors to help grow this inclusive interfaith movement.
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OUR STORY
The inaugural Queer Faith Festival in Lafayette took place on Saturday, June 14, 2025 (Flag Day), at St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church. This LGBTQ+ interfaith event in Contra Costa County brought together local faith communities, artists, LGBTQ+ leaders, and neighbors in a powerful, community-driven response to acts of hate, including repeated thefts of Pride flags at places of worship.
Rather than responding with fear, the Queer Faith Festival was created to build a joyful, inclusive, and resilient community space. The festival supports LGBTQ+ people of faith and allies, fosters connection across diverse religious traditions, and celebrates shared values of justice, love, and compassion.
Today, the Queer Faith Festival in Contra Costa County continues to connect queer people of all faiths and backgrounds, highlighting the many affirming, inclusive, and welcoming places of worship throughout the region and reminding those who feel excluded that they are not alone.
Queer Faith Festival 2026
PANELS
PERFORMANCES
CONNECTION
Activities
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Collaborative art projects
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Children's activities, including bouncy house, face painting, crafts, balloon animals, and book nook
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LGBTQ+ panel discussions from multiple traditions
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A moving Interfaith Blessing Ceremony
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Soon to be announced engaging performances
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Tabling from affirming organizations and local congregations
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Food, games, and fun for all ages
Sponsors
Special Guests
Mx. Kiki Krunch
Mx. Kiki Krunch is an award-winning Filipina trans drag artist, community advocate, and activist based in the Bay Area. She works with the Stop the Hate Program and the California Reducing Disparities Project at San Francisco Community Health Center and is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ communities, immigrants, and people living with HIV.
Kiki performs throughout San Francisco and the East Bay and has been widely recognized for both her advocacy and artistry.
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Lutheron Bishop Jeff Johnson
The Rev. Jeff R. Johnson serves as Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A longtime advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion within the church, he previously served congregations in Berkeley and San Francisco and helped found what became Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries, supporting the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ clergy in the ELCA.
Rev. Canon Mary Carter Greene
The Rev. Canon Mary Carter Greene serves as Canon Pastor at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, where she focuses on pastoral care, preaching, and spiritual formation.
A strong public advocate for the queer community, she regularly leads Pride celebrations and social justice events and is known for her work rooted in contemplative spirituality, inclusion, and helping people become more fully alive in God.
Michael G. Pappas, M.Div.
Michael G. Pappas is Executive Director of the San Francisco Interfaith Council and a longtime leader in interfaith collaboration and community engagement.
A former Greek Orthodox priest, he has dedicated much of his career to strengthening relationships between faith communities, civic leaders, and nonprofits across the Bay Area, with a particular focus on interfaith partnership and service to vulnerable communities.
Rabbi Jill Perlman, Temple Isaiah
Rabbi Jill Perlman has served as Senior Rabbi of Temple Isaiah since 2019. Passionate about compassion, justice, and inclusive community, she has held leadership roles in interfaith and social justice organizations and is dedicated to creating spaces where people of all backgrounds feel seen, heard, and connected.
Her work focuses on bringing the values of Jewish tradition into community life through care, advocacy, and relationship-building.
2025 HIGHLIGHTS
Last year's Festival was a joyful event with many actitivites, including:
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Collaborative art projects with renowned artist/activist David Solnit
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Drag Queen Story Hour for families and children.
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LGBTQ+ Clergy, Allies, & Parents panel discussions from multiple traditions
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A moving Interfaith Blessing Ceremony
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Drag performances
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Tabling from affirming organizations and local congregations
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Food, games, and fun for all ages
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Children’s activities, including crafts and a bouncy house
Queer Faith Festival 2025 Sponsors
Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County
Interfaith Council of Rossmoor
Episcopal Diocese of California
PFLAG Lamorinda
Lafayette Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Lafayette United Methodist Church
Lafayette DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging)
Church of the Resurrection, Pleasant Hill
St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, Antioch
St. Paul’s Episcopal, Walnut Creek
Moraga iKind Project
Pride Action Lamorinda
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Grace Episcopal Church, Martinez
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
