Davis Shoulders presents Queer Communion

Mon Nov 10 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

2720 Frankfort Ave | Louisville

Susan Norton
Publisher/HostSusan Norton
Davis Shoulders presents Queer Communion
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Carmichael's is excited to host Davis Shoulders to discuss his book, Queer Communion: Religion in Appalachia.
About this Event

About the Book

"Communion is about more than truth. It's a holy coming together, an intimate exchange of love.... Communion, it seems, doesn't have to happen in the same space and time. Communion, it seems, is something altogether bigger."—Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr.

Queer Communion is a collection of twelve essays, poems, and stories that follows and fractures the expectations surrounding LGBTQIA+ Appalachians and their religious beliefs. Gathered by Davis Shoulders, the pieces delve into themes of chosen family, loss, congregation, and alternative expressions of faith. Set against the backdrop of Christian cultural mores and a region considered to be deeply pious, these writings offer diverse perspectives on religion, queerness, and growth.

Queer Communion explores everything from the joy and excitement of worship to the complexities of navigating one's queerness and spiritual convictions in oppressive environments. The authors highlight their personal journeys, illuminating the ways in which folks find spirituality while confronting bigotry, loneliness, and fear. Queer Communion represents an act of creation, reclaiming and redefining faith in the face of changing beliefs and societal pressures.



About the Author

Davis Shoulders is an indie bookseller from East Tennessee. They have previously worked at Politics & Prose in Washington, DC, and Union Ave Books in Knoxville, and they helped open Atlas Books in Johnson City, Tennessee. Their current bookselling residence is Read Spotted Newt in Hazard, Kentucky.


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2720 Frankfort Ave, 2720 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, United States

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