06/24/2026
UUVC Insight Service to Feature Special Guest Zach Bledsoe to present “A History of Pride Month, LGBTQ Elected Officials in Arkansas, and Why We Cannot Give Up on Our Rights!”
The Unitarian Universalist Village Church (UUVC) welcomes the community to a powerful and timely Insight Service on Sunday, June 28, at 10:00 AM, featuring guest speaker Zach Bledsoe, an LGBTQ advocate and civic leader committed to advancing equality in Arkansas. The service will be held at 403 Barcelona Road, Hot Springs Village.
Bledsoe will offer a brief history of Pride Month, highlight the progress and challenges faced by LGBTQ Arkansans in public office, and speak to the urgent need to continue fighting for equality. Since the 2024 Presidential Election, many companies have reduced or withdrawn Pride sponsorships. An alarming trend that he believes must be met with renewed resolve.
Bledsoe reminds us that we stand on the shoulders of those who fought for the rights we have today. His message underscores the importance of honoring that legacy by continuing the work for equality, dignity, and justice.
The UUVC Insight Service series brings thoughtprovoking speakers to the community twice each month, offering programs that engage both heart and mind.
Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion born of Jewish and Christian traditions that encourages a wide spectrum of beliefs and promotes a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. All are welcome: all faith backgrounds, all racial identities, all gender identities, and all political persuasions. You are safe here
