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
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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
More info coming soon!
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
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
