Not the church you left. Maybe the one you hoped for.
Where doubt belongs, justice is lived, and no one has to pretend. A progressive church in Boulder.
Built for those still healing. And still hoping.
We’re a queer-led, progressive church in Boulder where LGBTQ+ people don’t just feel welcomed—we lead, preach, and belong.
We name our pronouns from the front. We challenge systems that harm. And we believe church should feel like relief, not performance.
This is a spiritual home for the ones deconstructing, the justice-minded, the spiritually curious—and the ones who’ve walked this road in quiet faith for years.
If you’ve ever searched for a church that actually lives its values… you might’ve just found it.
What to Expect on Sundays at 10:15 a.m.
You’ll walk through wooden doors, down a quiet hallway, and into a light-filled sanctuary with piano music in the air. No band or stage. No pressure. Just people gathering—imperfectly but honestly—to connect with something sacred.
Some Sundays are contemplative. Others hold learning, grief, or joy. All are shaped by community, grounded in grace, and led by voices that aim for honesty over perfection.
We pray. We listen. We breathe. Sometimes it’s awkward. That’s okay. It’s real.
If you’ve been looking for a space that holds reverence without rigidity—this might be it.
Meet the People Shaping What Church Can Be
This isn’t a stage or a hierarchy. It’s a shared effort to make something sacred—and honest—together.
Some of us preach. Some organize behind the scenes. Some bring snacks, set up chairs, or carry grief into the room and still show up.
What we share is a commitment to leading with integrity, welcoming doubt, and practicing the kind of faith that doesn’t require pretending.
Week to week, you’ll find queer leaders, justice-minded neighbors, and fellow wanderers creating the kind of spiritual home we’ve all been searching for.
Find Your Way In
You don’t have to sign up or dive in right away. But if you’re curious—about this community, about justice, about what faith might still mean—there’s a next step waiting.
Most of what we do is simple. Worship. Shared meals. Small groups. Music. Conversations that matter. But sometimes, that’s how belonging starts.
Take a look. Something might meet you right where you are.
Start with honesty. Stay for healing.
You don’t have to believe everything. Or anything. You just have to be honest about where you are.
This is a space to come with your questions, your doubts, your desire to help, or just your hope that church could feel different this time.
Whether you’re ready to plug in or just want to be in the room, there are a few simple next steps. No pressure. Just presence—and a chance to find your own way forward.
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