LET’S
CELEBRATE
LGBTQ+
YOUTH

OF FAITH   

5th Annual Queer Youth of Faith Day ✧ 06.30.2024

Join us in celebrating the beauty, courage, and faith of LGBTQ+ youth.

1 in 5 LGBTQ youth say their faith is important to them.

Too many youth in churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples are told they must choose their faith or their queer identities. On Queer Youth of Faith Day, we celebrate LGBTQ+ youth who refuse to accept the tyranny of “or” – and we join them in proclaiming the power of “and.”

2024 

“The profound impact of my faith shaped who I am, influencing my lifestyle, and shaping my worldview. I have learned that the intricate integration of my faith and spirituality with my queer identity reveals a harmonious coexistence that enriches my sense of self…”

Laila California

2024

“My faith will forever affect the way I speak, act, and feel. The loving and embracing nature of Unitarian-Universalism is something so very special, and it has given me a chance to connect with the things I adore further and understand the sense of beauty that is within all of us, but especially within myself…”

Dylan North Carolina

2024 

“When I was little, I would look in the mirror and tell myself, “I’m not a girl, I’m Tzedek,” before I even knew what gender was. I knew I was Justice and Jewish but did not identify as a girl…”

Tzedek California

2023

“I choose to be Muslim. I choose the culture that I love, and I am both queer and Muslim. No matter how hard anyone tries, that will not change. I am all of the above…”

sarrah Texas

2023 

“… acts of kindness became a leading figure in my life. Completing service for others was a core idea that I learned through Sikhism and wanted to apply it anywhere I could.”

Ria Connecticut

2020 

“… I looked up to the sky, and on my knees, brought God back into my life. Since that night, I have fallen in love with my queerness, and I have grown so much in my faith. I have never felt more joyful and confident.”

Kelsie Illinois

What is #QYFDAY?

Queer Youth of Faith Day (June 30) is a national day celebrating LGBTQIA+ youth across religious and spiritual traditions.

The day also marks a call to action for allies to support and advocate for queer youth in their religious communities.

Hosted by Beloved Arise, Queer Youth of Faith Day has been celebrated since 2020.

Why this matters

Religious LGBTQ youth are suffering.

Religiosity has been associated with significantly higher rates of suicide attempts among gay, lesbian, and questioning youth.

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

They are pressured to change who they are.

Most states still allow LGBTQ+ minors to be subjected to harmful “conversion therapy.” 27% of LGBT+ youth who attempted suicide in 2020 had been sent to conversion therapy.

Suicide Facts and Resources

They are shamed in school and homes.

70% report being bullied at school for their sexual orientation; 67% report hearing families make negative comments about LGBTQ people.

LGBTQ Youth Report, Human Rights Campaign

How to participate

Find ways to celebrate queer youth in your faith community. Check out this list for ideas.

Follow us on social media and help us spread the word. Check out our media kit for content starters.

Gather your faith community to pray for the safety, well-being, and flourishing of queer youth. Check out our prayer guide.


Tune in to Beloved Arise Instagram on June 30, as our youth lead us in a celebration for Queer Youth of Faith Day

Shop for good

On Queer Youth of Faith Day, we celebrate LGBTQ+ youth who refuse to accept the tyranny of “or” – and we join them in proclaiming the power of “and.” Order your Power of ‘And’ tee and hoodie to show your support on June 30th. When you shop at the Beloved Arise Store, 100% of the profits go to funding our work with LGBTQ+ youth.

Queer Youth of Faith Day Youth Leadership Team

Beloved Arise Youth 
Ambassador ✧ Christian
qyf Essay winner ✧ christian
qyf Essay winner 
✧ christian
qyf Essay winner ✧ jewish 
qyf Essay winner ✧ jewish 
qyf Essay winner ✧ taoist 
Beloved Arise Youth Ambassador ✧ Jewish
Beloved Arise Youth 
Ambassador ✧ Muslim