Qmunity LGBTQIA+

Back in 2016, a small but mighty group of around 15 LGBTQIA+ folks and allies kicked off Qmunity, coming together monthly to share stories, eat (we love our food), plan upcoming events, and lift each other spiritually and socially. Fast forward to today, we've ballooned to a crew of 40 and counting. Throughout the year we coordinate book groups, movie nights, barbecues, social outings, or last-minute get-togethers just to enjoy each other’s company. Our Qmunity members serve in various roles at FBCM, from Staff to Leadership to Ministry Circles. We usually meet on the 4th Sunday of every month, and we would LOVE for you to join us. To learn more about our monthly meetings and upcoming Qmunity events, please email FBCMQMUNITY@gmail.com. We hope to see you soon.

Our Purpose Statement

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Our LGBTQIA+ Ministry Circle (Qmunity) at FBCM believes that support, outreach, and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community are part of our call to “do justice and love mercy” (Micah 6:8). We will respond to this call by providing spiritual and social support to one another, and by connecting with others of faith in the LGBTQIA+ community. We, as Queer voices of faith, will continue to work in our church, region, denomination, larger Church body, and beyond for equality and justice for all God’s people- especially those who have left or been kicked out of the Church, or have never been shown that God loves them just as they are, no matter what!
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Contact

Sandy or Pastor Jen

Email:

FBCMQmunity@gmail.com

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Welcome to FBCM's Qmunity Ministry Circle. We're glad you found us! Here you'll find info on who we are, upcoming & previous events, and how you can get involved.

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Upcoming Events

In celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility, Qmunity will hand out trans pins and "Tips for Allies of Transgender People" guidebooks after church on Sunday, Mar. 30th.

Our next Qmunity meeting will be on Sunday, April 27th, from 11:30 to 1:30, at Pastor Jen and Sandy's home. Please email FBCMQmunity@gmail.com for the address. If you are able, please bring a shareable side or dessert. We hope to see you there!

On Saturday, June 7th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, FBCM will host baritone Keith Spencer and accompanist Peter Hilliard for their concert, Lord, Write My Name: The Gospel and African American Experience in Spirituals. More details to follow.

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Previous Events

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Hosted #1 on iTunes, shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting Christian Drag Queen Flamy Grant

PULSE Community Prayer Vigil

Book studies and Movie Nights

Philly AIDS FUNDS Christmas Gay Bingo and Toy Drive

Philly Gay Men's Chorus Christmas Jubilee

Annual Long Beach Island (LBI) beach day & seafood feast

Hosted a screening of the documentary "Gender Journeys: More Than A Pronoun" with Trans Guest Speakers

Hosted and co-organized Transgender Day of Remembrance Services

Made soup for FBCM's Food Pantry

Hosted a "Say Gay" Pride Dance and raised money for local Queer youth

Participated in Philly, South Jersey, Haddon Heights, and Moorestown Pride Festivals

Day at the lake with kayaking and a barbecue

Multiple trips to Escape the Room

Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Union Pride Nights

Participated in coat drive for a local women's shelter

Day trip to see The Prom on Broadway

Movie Screening of the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture with pizza, popcorn, drinks, and a Post-screening discussion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I'm not out. May I still come to your monthly meetings? YES! We honor and respect everyone's privacy.
My child is part of the Queer Community but I am not. Am I welcome? YES! We love our allies & you won't be alone!
Where and when are your monthly meetings and how do I get more info? Our monthly meetings are usually held the 4th Sunday of each month at Pastor Jen & Sandy's home in Moorestown. Occasionally other Qmunity members will host in our surrounding communities. For details on our next meeting, email FBCMQmunity@gmail.com.

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