2025 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! Check back for updates throughout the year.

Live Podcast Launch - Launches May 7

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.

Certificate Applications Open - April 15th

Are you a pastor, Christian leader, or seminary student seeking to be trained in effective LGBTQ ministry? Earn your certificate! Applications open April 15th. Cohort Begins in August!

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Tapestry Retreat - May 30-June 1st

A weekend retreat with other LGBTQ Christians to connect, have fun, and encourage your faith.

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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.

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Certificate Program Begins - August

Are you a pastor, Christian leader, or seminary student seeking to be trained in effective LGBTQ ministry? Earn your certificate! Cohort Begins in August!

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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.

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Fundraising Gala - November

Join an elegant dinner with inspiring content to support the work of CenterPeace. Who said giving couldn't be fun?

On-Going Activities

Nurturing Faith

Nurturing Faith is a quarterly Zoom group for LGBTQ folk. Learn more and find community at the private Facebook group, CenterPeace LGBTQ 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.