Lgbtqia+ Committee Diopa

06/02/2026

As Pride month begins, save the date for a gathering commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 General Convention resolution declaring that LGBTQ+ people have a full and equal claim to the pastoral care and support of The Episcopal Church. The event, “Full and Equal: 50 Years in Pursuit of a Promise,” will celebrate progress and acknowledge the work that remains.

The three-day gathering, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sept. 3-5, will include storytelling coaching, workshops, a banquet, and a Eucharist featuring Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe as presider and Bishop Gene Robinson as preacher. Spanish-language interpretation will be available.

More registration details will follow. Please save the date and help spread the word.

04/16/2026

Reminder to come out to this incredible event we are proud to be co-sponsoring

Join acclaimed author and activist Jamie Bruesehoff (she/they) for a meaningful conversation about what it means to parent with love and courage—especially as a q***r parent of a trans youth.

Jamie is an award-winning advocate, sought-after speaker, and heartfelt writer. She’s an openly q***r woman married to a Lutheran pastor and mom to three spirited kids, including her eighteen-year-old transgender daughter. She shares her family’s story because she believes stories are how we build bridges—toward understanding, compassion, and real change.

This isn’t just a talk. It’s a chance to be in a room together, listen, reflect, ask questions, and walk away with something solid: a clearer picture of how we create a safer world for trans youth—locally, practically, and right now.

03/20/2026

[Episcopal News Service] Church in Wales Archbishop Cherry Vann, in her first time preaching in the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, talked about seeing beyond appearances, not jumping …

03/17/2026

Arrive Therapy Presents The Enemy Within: Examining Internalized Homophobia Across The GBTQ+ Spectrum


PANELIST SPOTLIGHT: Spiritual Leaders

🗓 March 26th | 6–9pm 📍 Villanova University, 🎟 Free
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A Conversation to Look Forward To
We're spotlighting two panelists joining us for our March 26th discussion.

Sean Harvey, MSOD, MSEd
Founder & Men’s Engagement Strategist | Warrior Compassion Institute


Founder of the Warrior Compassion Institute, Sean leads initiatives that engage the hardest to reach men in the hardest to access systems—police, first responders, defense, energy, construction, and tech—to humanize leadership and culture from within. His trauma-informed, systems-based approach addresses the deeper drivers of hate, polarization, and extremism while fostering compassion, trust, and humanity in organizations.

Jon Carl Lewis
Q***r Liberative Theologian, Spiritual Guide


Jon Carl explores healthy integration of the sexual/erotic and the spiritual through contemplative, embodied spiritual practices.

Sean Harvey and Jon Carl Lewis bring spiritual perspective to our panel— and their work speaks for itself:

Sean wrote a book: Warrior Compassion, Unleashing the Healing Power of Men
Jon Carl is working to reconcile Christianity with q***rness
and holding summits for parents and families of q***r folk
Sean is challenging the corporate world to reimagine the relationship between leadership and masculinity.


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🗓 March 26th | 6–9pm 📍 Villanova University, 🎟 Free

The Enemy Within Series:Examining Internalized Homophobia Across The GBTQ+ SpectrumReleasing shame, integrating hidden parts, and softening the armor we learned to wear. Panel event, Spring 2026 How is internalized homophobia affecting your intimacy, level of connection, and depth of relationships?...

03/13/2026

We are very excited to announce the Committee's Pride Month 2026 program, a theological reading and discussion group that will convene at The Church of St. Luke & the Epiphany on Sunday, June 28. Learn more about this exciting program here: https://diopa.org/event/pride-month-q***r-theology-reading-group-placing-gender-sexuality-and-identity-in-theological-perspective

Please note that we request RSVPs for the reading group, and we will also maintain a wait list. We expect a rapid sell-out for this program, so RSVP to this email address soon if you wish to attend.

Registration is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected]. A short digital reading will be distributed via email to participants approximately one month before the discussion.

02/25/2026

On 3/22, amid your Lenten reflections, join the LGBTQIA+ Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania and St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Roxborough for a choral evensong commemorating the Annunciation. Following the service, connect with new and familiar faces from across the diocese in the St. Timothy's parish hall for a time of fellowship and refreshments.

Amid your Lenten reflections, join the LGBTQIA+ Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania and St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Roxborough for a choral evensong commemorating the Annunciation. Following the service, connect with new and familiar faces from across the diocese in the St. Timo...

01/21/2026

Jamie Bruesehoff is speaking at Main Line Unitarian Church, Devon, Chester County, PA on Feb 22, 4pm.

This event is sponsored by the following:
We Belong Campaign
Eastern Pennsylvania Trans Equity Project
Chester County LGBTQ Alliance
Main Line Unitarian Church

Get your half-price tickets today!

Join acclaimed author and activist Jamie Bruesehoff as she discusses her experiences as the parent of a trans youth.

Jamie (she/they) is an award-winning advocate, sought-after speaker, and heartfelt writer. She is an openly q***r woman married to a Lutheran pastor and mom to three spirited children, including an eighteen-year-old transgender daughter. She is passionate about sharing her family’s story, because she believes our stories are bridges to understanding, compassion, and celebration.

At this event you will hear from and converse with Jamie as she discusses how to create a safer world for transgender youth.

Join acclaimed author and activist Jamie Bruesehoff as she discusses her experiences as the parent of a trans youth.

11/20/2025

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance we are remembering the saints whose lives and work were dedicated to the full inclusion and flourishing of the trans community.

"The Rev. Iain Michael was an active leader in the TransEpiscopal community for many years. He was part of advocacy efforts leading up to and at the 2012 General Convention at which “gender identity and expression” were added to the Episcopal Church’s nondiscrimination canons for access to the ordination process and all levels of leadership in the Church."

Learn more about the life and legacy of Rev. Iain here: https://bit.ly/4o9hs3k

11/13/2025

“You are holy. You are sacred. We love you. We support you, and we will protect you.”

I affirm this again today, joining with heads of religious traditions from United Church of Christ, ReformJudaism.org The Episcopal Church and others. And I will continue to affirm it until we live in a world where people of all gender identities and expressions are celebrated as holy and whole and we can all thrive in the safety and love of our communities.

Read the full interfaith statement in support of Trans, Intersex, and Nonbinary people at the link in the comments below.

10/08/2025

Trans Panel at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

� October 10 | � 7:00–9:00 PM
� Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

In celebration of LGBTQIA+ History Month and the eve of National Coming Out Day, you’re invited to an evening of testimony, faith, and conversation.

� Come hear from trans and q***r voices as they share their personal journeys, faith stories, and answer questions in a welcoming, respectful space.

� What to expect:
• Real stories of identity and faith
• Open Q&A
• Space to listen, ask, and grow
• Light refreshments will be available

Whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally seeking to learn more, all are welcome.

Come with open hearts. Leave with deeper understanding.

Faithfully,
Rev. Dr. Dawn E. Pratt