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 2024!
Bakos Project Applications - Jan 1st
Are you an LGBTQ Christian in your 20s and 30s with leadership qualities looking for mentoring and community? Application window is Jan 1 - April 3o.
Certificate Applications - Mar 1st
Are you a pastor, Christian leader, or seminary student seeking to be trained in effective LGBTQ ministry? Earn your certificate! Applications open March 1st.
Faithful Love - March 15–17th
Are you married, engaged, or in a long-term committed relationship? This retreat will strengthen your connection with each other and with God.
Dallas Pastors' Lunch - April 11th
Are you a pastor in the Dallas area who is theologically affirming of LGBTQ people? A lunch gathering is in the works! For details, contact CenterPeace.
Tapestry Retreat - May 3–5th
A weekend retreat with other LGBTQ Christians to connect, have fun, and encourage your faith.
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PeacePrint Retreat - Feb 23–25th and June 7–9th
An intimate retreat for parents of LGBTQ children. A chance to connect with other Christian parents for fellowship and support.
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 monthly 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.