Beloved Arise

We are awarding $10,000 in academic scholarships to high school seniors through our 2025 Queer Youth of Faith National Essay Contest! Applications open on November 25th at www.belovedarise.org/essay More information coming soon ?? Media Description: The first slide shows black text that's blurred over a brat-themed green background. Text at the bottom is clear and reads "hold the dots below and slowly move your finger to the right to reveal the message." A black arrow is pointing at the bottom of the screen. The next seven slides show the black text becoming clear and clear as the slides progress. The slides reveals the blurred message that reads: "We are awarding $10,000 in academic scholarships to high school seniors! 2025 Queer Youth of Faith National Essay Contest. Applications open on November 25th. BelovedArise.org/Essay." #BelovedAriseEssay2024 #QYFEssayContest #EssayContest #Scholarship #ScholarshipOpportunity #Scholarships #CollegeScholarship #WritingScholarship #EssayScholarship #QueerScholarship #EssayScholarships

INTRODUCING: QYF Vol 03: Personal Narratives by Queer Youth of Faith ???? ? In this volume, queer youth of faith continue to courageously share their stories—stories filled with resilience, faith, queerness, and the pursuit of belonging. ??? From moments of heartbreak to profound hope and healing, these narratives shine a light on the intersection of faith and queer identity. ? ? Grab your copy through the link in our bio! The e-book is FREE to download at https://lnkd.in/gMkPHX6x, and the paperback is available for purchase on Amazon. ??? Want to be featured in the next QYF Volume? Participate in our 2025 Queer Youth of Faith National Essay Contest for a chance to have your story shared with the world! Learn more at belovedarise.org/essay. ? #Christian #LgbtChristian #ProgressiveChristian #Exvangelical #Islam #LgbtqMuslim #LgbtMuslim #Buddhist #LgbtBuddhist #QueerMuslim #LgbtqBuddhist #Faith #ProgressiveMuslim #ProgressiveFaith #Jewish #Judaism #Jew #ProgressiveJew #LgbtqJew #LgbtJew #QueerJews #QueerHindu #Hinduism #GayHindu #QueerSikh #Sikhism #Sikhi #GaySikh

Today, we're proudly standing up against bullying and standing firm in our support for LGBTQ+ youth ?? Today, LGBTQ youth, and especially trans and nonbinary youth, are experiencing a level of scrutiny in schools we have never seen, leading to an environment rife with stressors beyond the peer-to-peer bullying of the past. From book bans, to bans on trans youth in sports, to bathroom restrictions and teachers barred from using correct pronouns, the means by which students can express themselves and see others like them are increasingly being challenged.? Each year, GLAAD organizes "Spirit Day" in what has become the most visible anti-LGBTQ bullying campaign in the world. The annual tradition was started in 2010 by GLAAD and then high school student Brittany McMillan, in memory of the LGBTQ youth who died by suicide. McMillan encouraged her friends to wear purple on a day in October -- a day that came to be known as Spirit Day.? At Beloved Arise, we believe in uplifting and empowering queer youth. Today, we encourage you to #GoPurple with us and Take The Pledge to stand against the bullying of our beloved LGBTQ+ youth. #SpiritDay #StopBullying #AntiBullying #QueerYouth #QueerYouthOfFaith

?? CONNECT WITH QUEER AND ALLY YOUTH! ??? ? If you haven't heard, Beloved Arise has a Discord server as part of our Youth Alliance Program! ??? ? Calling all queer and ally youth aged 14-24! If you're up for: ? ?? Making New Friends ? ?? Fellowship with game nights & watch parties ? Being the first to know about upcoming projects and scholarships ? ?? Leading your own project with mini-grants? ? Then come on board our Youth Alliance program! ?? Click that link below and let's get you officially signed up!? Ready to have a blast? We're stoked to see you there!? ?? https://lnkd.in/g9zZ33k2 ? #BelovedArise #QueerYouth #QueerYouthofFaith #LGBTQAlly #Ally #Lgbtq #GayYouth #TransYouth #LGBTQYouth #LGBTQDiscord #LGBTQClub

?? THANK YOU FOR CELEBRATING WITH US ????? ?? From the depths of our souls, we express our deepest gratitude to every one of you who participated in this year's #qyfday with @beloved_arise. ?? We encourage you to continue uplifting and empowering queer youth of faith in your community and remind them that they can embrace the power of "AND!" ??How did you celebrate Queer Youth of Faith Day this year? We want to hear from you! Let us know below! #BelovedArise #QueerYouth #LGBTQYouth #LgbtYouth #PrayForLGBTQYouth #QueerFaith #QueerTeen #GayTeen #TransTeen #QueerChristian #LgbtqChristian #QueerandJewish #LgbtqJew #QueerBuddhist #LgbtqBuddhist #QueerMuslim #LgbtqMuslim #QueerHindu #LgbtqHindu #QueerSikh #LgbtqSikh

?? TODAY IS QUEER YOUTH OF FAITH DAY!!! ????? Too many youth in churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples are told they must choose their faith or their queer identities. Today, on Queer Youth of Faith Day, we celebrate LGBTQ+ youth who refuse to accept the tyranny of “or” – and we join them in proclaiming the power of “and.” Make sure to tune into our Beloved Arise Instagram as our youth lead us into a day of celebration, including an IG LIVE panel with our youth ambassadors as we make friendship bracelets and discuss the power of "AND." ?? https://lnkd.in/gUE9yTzd And if you're a queer or ally youth between the ages of 14-24, we invite you to join our Discord to celebrate game night on #QYFDAY - see the link below for sign up! ?? https://lnkd.in/g9zZ33k2 #BelovedArise #QueerYouth #LGBTQYouth #LgbtYouth #QueerFaith #QueerTeen

?? TOMORROW IS QUEER YOUTH OF FAITH DAY!! ?????? ? ????? #QYFDAY is a national day celebrating LGBTQIA+ youth across religious and spiritual traditions. ? The day also marks a call to action for allies to support and advocate for queer youth in their religious communities. ????? We join our youth in proclaiming the power of “AND.” Too many youth in churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples are told they must choose their faith or their queer identities. Throughout PRIDE Month this June, we celebrate LGBTQ+ youth who refuse to accept the tyranny of “or” – and we join them in proclaiming the power of “and.” — ?? Celebrate our 5th annual Queer Youth of Faith Day (#QYFDAY) with us! For more information, please visit www.qyfday.org ?? Make sure to tune into our Beloved Arise Instagram as our youth lead us into a day of celebration, including an IG LIVE panel with our youth ambassadors at 12pm PT as we make friendship bracelets and discuss the power of "AND." And if you're a queer or ally youth between the ages of 14-24, we invite you to join our Discord to celebrate game night on #QYFDAY at 5pm PT - see the link below for sign up ??? www.belovedarise.org/links ? #BelovedArise #QueerYouth #LGBTQYouth #LgbtYouth

??? TOMORROW IS QUEER YOUTH OF FAITH DAY! ??? As pride month is nearing an end, join us as we get ready for our upcoming Queer Youth of Faith Day TOMORROW! In the meantime, we're shining a light on one last queer youth from our 2024 QYF National Essay Contest, who shows us how she chose 'AND' over 'OR,' #BelovedArise ?? Video captions are available in post settings. ? The Realization ? by Sasha Kranson-Forrest (she/her) — ?? Comment below and share with us how you proclaim your queerness AND faith! ?? Celebrate our 5th annual Queer Youth of Faith Day (#QYFDAY) with us on June 30! For more information, please visit www.qyfday.org ?? Make sure to tune into our Beloved Arise Instagram as our youth lead us into a day of celebration, including an IG LIVE panel with our youth ambassadors as we make friendship bracelets and discuss the power of "AND." And if you're a queer or ally youth between the ages of 14-24, we invite you to join our Discord to celebrate game night on #QYFDAY - see the link below for sign up ?? www.belovedarise.org/links #qyfday #BelovedArise #QueerYouth #QueerYouthOfFaith #Jewish

??? TWO DAYS UNTIL QUEER YOUTH OF FAITH DAY! ??? To show our excitement for #QYFDAY on June 30th, we're thrilled to share this powerful story from our 2024 QYF National Essay Contest who proudly rejects "OR" and instead embraces "AND" in their queer faith identities. #BelovedArise ? Balance ? by Yao En Huang (he/him) — ?? Comment below and share with us how you proclaim your queerness AND faith! ?? Celebrate our 5th annual Queer Youth of Faith Day (#QYFDAY) with us on June 30! For more information, please visit www.qyfday.org ?? Make sure to tune into our Beloved Arise Instagram as our youth lead us into a day of celebration, including an IG LIVE panel with our youth ambassadors as we make friendship bracelets and discuss the power of "AND." And if you're a queer or ally youth between the ages of 14-24, we invite you to join our Discord to celebrate game night on #QYFDAY - see the link below for sign up ??www.belovedarise.org/links #QYFDAY #QYF #QueerYouth #QueerYouthOfFaith #Toaist #Toaism #Spiritual #Spirituality #QueerFaith #FaithAndQueerness

??? THREE DAYS UNTIL QUEER YOUTH OF FAITH DAY! ??? Pride month may be slowly wrapping up for the year, but our celebration is far from over because our annual Queer Youth of Faith Day is coming up on June 30th! We are thrilled to unveil this powerful story from a queer youth of faith, who rejects the "OR" in their queerness and faith, and who instead embraces their "AND." ?? #BelovedArise ? Sending Down Angels ? by Benjamin Hader (he/him/his) — ?? Comment below and share with us how you proclaim your queerness AND faith! ?? Celebrate our 5th annual Queer Youth of Faith Day (#QYFDAY) with us on June 30! For more information, please visit www.qyfday.org ?? Make sure to tune into our Beloved Arise Instagram as our youth lead us into a day of celebration, including an IG LIVE panel with our youth ambassadors as we make friendship bracelets and discuss the power of "AND." And if you're a queer or ally youth between the ages of 14-24, we invite you to join our Discord to celebrate game night on #QYFDAY - see the link below for sign up ?? www.belovedarise.org/links #FaithfullyLgbt #GayChristian #QueerChristian #QueerYouth