Upcoming Events
Get involved! Find Christian community and support. CenterPeace offers both in-person and virtual events. Whether you are an LGBTQ person, a parent with an LGBTQ loved one, or a ministry leader looking for resources, here's what's coming up in 2025! Registration opens after the New Year!
Bakos Project Applications - June 1st
Are you an LGBTQ Christian in your 20s and 30s with leadership qualities looking for mentoring and community? Application window is June 1 - Aug 15.
Certificate Applications - June 1st
Are you a pastor, Christian leader, or seminary student seeking to be trained in effective LGBTQ ministry? Earn your certificate! Applications open June 1st.
Faithful Love - Sept 5-7th
Are you married, engaged, or in a long-term committed relationship? This retreat will strengthen your connection with each other and with God.
Live Podcast Launch - March
Sally Gary is launching an all new CenterPeace podcast that will be live. Come hear her conversations with special guests on meaningful topics and have an opportunity to ask your pressing questions.
Tapestry Retreat - May 31-June 1st
A weekend retreat with other LGBTQ Christians to connect, have fun, and encourage your faith.
CenterPeace Parent Network
Join a private Facebook group where you can meet other parents of LGBTQ children. Encourage one another and plan activities together (book club anyone?). To find out more and to join the group, e-mail info@centerpeace.net.
Certificate Program Begins!
Kick-off is August! For those who applied between March-May and were accepted, participants begin their 9-months certificate program in LGBTQ ministry.
On-Going Activities
Nurturing Faith
Nurturing Faith is a quarterly Zoom group to encourage one another in the faith. Learn more and find community at the private Facebook group, LGBTQ Discipleship Community. Zoom links are posted there.
Stories & Tunes
A quarterly Dallas, Texas gathering for LGBTQ folk and allies to share their stories and worship together at a cozy coffee shop. Dates are in March, July, September & December. Contact CenterPeace for details.
Just Dinner
Just Dinner is just that: simply a meal together. This is not an overtly religious gathering, but it exemplifies the Spirit of Christ by creating a place of belonging for all LGBTQ people. Contact CenterPeace for details.
Friends of Bakos
A private FB group for pastors and ministry leaders that are both theologically orthodox and affirming. Join a community of colleagues while supporting the work of the Bakos Project.