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202355 minPGdocumentary

4.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Lgbtq Rights Religious Institutions

Queer Church

202355 minPGdocumentary

4.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A Queer Church Service led by transgender Pastor Drew Stever takes place on the first Sunday of Pride, welcoming all attendees to celebrate together.

“Preaching love is never a drag.”

Lgbtq Rights Religious Institutions

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A Queer Church Service led by transgender Pastor Drew Stever takes place on the first Sunday of Pride, welcoming all attendees to celebrate together.

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Brenda Lee Laudirector

Brenda Lee Lauwriter

James Bolinecast

Drew Stevercast

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Pastor Drew Stever leads the House of the Lord on the first Sunday of Pride, hosting a Queer Church Service. This event welcomes individuals to come as they are. It serves Queer people and their allies by providing a safe space for celebration. The service focuses on a biblical perspective of divine queerness, challenging traditional beliefs. Attendees gather to foster community and acceptance. The film captures the atmosphere of the service and the role of representation in religious spaces.

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