Raising the Progress Pride Flag in June 2023 —->
Read our Open & Affirming Statement here.
You Are Loved. Period.
At Church of the Palms, that’s not a tagline. It’s our theology. It’s our promise.
We believe you are a beloved child of God — made in God’s image, overflowing with sacred worth and infinite dignity. No asterisks. No exceptions. No conditions.
Here, you are SEEN.
Here, you are SAFE.
Here, you are CELEBRATED. 
This Is What We’re About:
- Expanding Inclusiveness → We’re always widening the circle. If you’ve been pushed out before, there’s room for you here.
- Walking with Friends & Family → We support the people who love you, because love multiplies when we do this together.
- Creating Understanding → We listen. We learn. We grow. Holy conversations change hearts — including ours.
- Activism Rooted in Love → We don’t just pray for justice. We march for it. We speak for it. We show up for it.
OCTOBER — Phoenix Pride
Join us as we celebrate the 45th Annual Phoenix Pride Festival & Parade on Sunday, October 11, 2026 in downtown Phoenix. Come with us, and help us share that love lives at Church of the Palms!
NOVEMBER — Transgender Day of Remembrance
We invite you to two sacred gatherings at the church to honor our transgender siblings:
Labyrinth Walk of Remembrance — Friday, Nov 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM — A peaceful, prayerful time of reflection and healing.
Reading of Names Service — Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM — We will speak each name aloud, light candles, and hold their memory with love. We remember them. We honor them. We commit to love and justice in their names.
All are welcome to both services. Your presence is a powerful act of love.
Our Promise to You:
We are sanctuary and home for LGBTQ+ people and your families — a place of unconditional love, fierce justice, and extravagant welcome.
You are not a problem to be solved.
You are a blessing to be received.
You are not too much.
You are not, not enough.
You are exactly who God made you to be.
Come as you are.
Leave knowing this truth:
You are loved. You are worthy. You belong.
We’d love to meet you, hear your story, and walk alongside you.
• Georgia Feiste: lgbtqplusteam@thepalms.org
• Marie Johnson: mariejohnson60@outlook.com
Church of the Palms — Where Love Shows Up! 