Our mission

We celebrate & empower queer youth of faith.

Beloved Arise is a movement dedicated to LGBTQIA+ youth of faith. We build relationships, offer support, and inspire youth to embrace life to the fullest.

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belong. believe. beloved.

The first national organization for queer youth of faith

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You are not alone

Embracing your faith and queerness can be tough. The good news is more and more of us have made this journey and want to help. Whether you’re looking for encouragement, information, support, or a community where you can belong – Beloved Arise is here for you.

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Stories of queer faith

See how faith and spirituality thrive in the lives of queer people.

Mentorship Built for LGBTQ+

The Beloved Arise Mentorship (BAM) Program pairs queer youth of faith with queer mentors of faith as they cultivate connection, growth, and guidance.

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Youth Ambassadors

Did you know one in four LGBTQ youth say faith is important to them? More and more young people — including our amazing 2024 Youth Ambassadors — are speaking up and showing the world why faith matters to queer youth!

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