Beloved Arise Peer Groups—weekly virtual meetups where queer youth of faith can connect, grow, and just be together.

What are Peer Groups?

Beloved Arise Peer Groups are a new initiative designed to create safe, affirming, and spiritually enriching spaces where queer youth of faith can connect and thrive. These weekly virtual gatherings, led by youth leaders, bring together 8-12 LGBTQ+ young people in either shared-faith or multi-faith groups, offering a supportive community rooted in understanding, growth, and belonging.

Peer Groups launched this September! These virtual gatherings create space for queer youth of faith (ages 13–24) to find a spiritually grounded community with others who share similar journeys. The peer groups gathering now will meet weekly for 11 weeks during this Fall semester (September - November), meeting for around 45-75 minutes. New groups will form and launch in January.

Our 3 active groups are listed below! Email us if you are interested in creating a new group!

Queer. Faithful. Not Alone.

  • Muslim & Queer Peer Group

    This group is currently meeting on Friday’s at 5pm eastern / 4pm central / 3pm mountain / 2pm pacific.

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  • Queer Catholic & Christian Peer Group

    This group is currently meeting on Tuesdays at 9am pacific / 10am mountain / 11am central / 12pm eastern.

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  • Multi-Faith & Queer Peer Group

    This group is currently meeting on Fridays at 11:30am pacific / 12:30pm mountain / 1:30pm central / 2:30pm eastern. This is an interfaith groups where any faith background or religious identity is welcome. We hope to learn from each other and grow together.

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Peer Groups Code of Conduct

By joining a Beloved Arise Peer Group, each participant agrees to the following commitments:

  1. I will honor privacy.
    What is shared in the group stays in the group. I will respect confidentiality so that all members feel safe to share openly.

  2. I will affirm LGBTQIA+ identities.
    I will use correct names and pronouns, celebrate each person’s identity, and uphold an affirming belief that LGBTQIA+ people are worthy of dignity, love, and full belonging.

  3. I will respect all faith journeys.
    I will honor the diverse spiritual and religious beliefs of others without pressuring anyone to change. Beloved Arise celebrates multi-faith identities and the unique journeys of queer youth of faith.

  4. I will treat everyone with care and respect.
    I will avoid harmful behavior such as bullying, discrimination, or hate speech. Instead, I will help foster a welcoming, supportive, and loving environment where all feel seen and valued.

  5. I will listen actively and share space.
    I will practice active listening, give others time to speak, and contribute to group dynamics with kindness, patience, and inclusivity.

  6. I will help create a safe and supportive space.
    I will show empathy, not attempt to “fix” others, and encourage peers to seek appropriate help when needed. I will not share explicit or harmful content within the group.

Let’s connect…

During a Peer Group, some activities that could happen are:

  • get to know each other

  • share stories

  • read and reflect

  • play games

  • do life check-ins

  • study something of interest