About this Event
In a world where trans and queer individuals are too often met with hostility in the name of religion, Community United Church of Christ is creating a sanctuary for peace, love, and reconciliation.
Join us for the 8th Queering Faith event featuring Rev. Malcolm Himschoot—a writer, minister, and educator whose story of resilience and liberation was captured in the 2005 documentary . Rev. Himschoot will deliver a keynote address exploring themes from his upcoming book, Reading Secrets - A Queer Inheritance of Life and Scripture (expected spring 2025). Through this theo-poetic response to authoritarianism, Rev. Himschoot seeks to undo the deep harm caused by authoritarian violence in family, culture, and religion.
Queering 8 with Rev. Malcolm Himshoot highlights:
Keynote Address: Rev. Malcolm Himschoot on queer inheritance, faith, and liberation
Q&A Session: Engage with Rev. Himschoot and explore your own questions about faith and identity
Why should you attend Queering Faith 8?
If you’ve ever felt excluded or harmed by religion because of your identity, this event is an opportunity to experience an affirming community that celebrates you as a beloved child of God.
We seek to make this session accessible to all. Here’s the ticket prices:
- Free for Students
- $10 General Admission
- $25 Sustainer Ticket
- $50 Superhero Ticket
Proceeds ensure the continuation of these life-giving, LGBTQI-affirming events and gatherings through UCC Campus Ministry, a progressive Christian campus ministry community that holds sacred space for students to explore the big questions of faith and to serve each other and the wider community.
Suggested ages of participants and child care.
We suggest that youth ages 14+ can attend with a parent or guardian. Free child care will be provided for younger children. Please indicate you'll need child care on the registration form.
History of the Event
Since 2018, UCC Campus Ministry has partnered with Community United Church of Christ to offer Queering Faith, an annual event showcasing writers, artists, activists, and people of faith who share their experiences and offer inspiration for living out their faith through a queer perspective, whether that is their own sexuality, gender identity, their art, their community, or their call to service.
Let’s gather to reimagine faith as a force for healing and justice!
Reserve your spot today!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Community United Church of Christ, South 6th Street, Champaign, IL, USA, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 55.20
