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Believe Out Loud Multi-Faith Statement Decries Texas’ New Law Discriminating Against Transgender Youth
Media Contact Chris Kelley TKG Communications 214.457.5266 chris@kelleynotes.com Believe Out Loud Multi-Faith Statement Decries Texas’ New Law Discriminating Against Transgender Youth “Sports teams should be a shining example to children of how working together with people of different backgrounds can foster close bonds and help young people find success through teamwork” DALLAS, Texas (Nov. 2,…
Read MoreCathedral of Hope Acquires Believe Out Loud, a Global Digital Project Providing Resources and Community for LGBTQIA People of Faith and Allies
Believe Out Loud will become a Cathedral program that will expand the church’s community and increase tailored content DALLAS, Texas (September 14, 2020) – Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ, known as the largest predominantly LGBTQ+ church in the world, is pleased to announce the acquisition of, and partnership with, Believe Out Loud. Believe…
Read MoreOur Amplification Grantees
One of Believe Out Loud’s greatest blessings, as a program of a social justice ministry, has been the ability to support and uplift grassroots LGBTQIA organizations around the world. Since 2019, we’ve distributed $73,370 in amplification grants to 16 organizations working to provide housing, food, spiritual resources, COVID-19 relief packages, mental health services and transformational…
Read MoreSermon Shorts
Throughout the month of June, we’ve shared a series of short sermon videos called #SermonShorts. Compiled from our previous LGBTQIA-affirming services, these 1-minute clips of spiritual nourishment are all about Pride and believing out loud: Step Into the Light Miracle of the Rainbow Demanding to Be Seen We Are a Reflection of God We invite…
Read MorePride Throughout the Years
Pride is a time to bring people together—to celebrate—to stand up for the freedom to believe out loud! This year, Pride celebrations may look a little different, but we’re still creating space for joy and connection. We invite you to look back with us at how our team at Believe Out Loud has commemorated…
Read MoreHow to Select a Bible – Biblical Translation
The history of the Bible is the history of its translation, and today you can read Scripture in over 700 modern languages. Within English, there are hundreds of translations to choose from—all of which have take an unique approach the source text. Which versions use gender-affirming language, and what tools are available to help you…
Read MoreWe’re Going Mobile for Greater Inclusivity
Increasingly, we connect with one another and receive information using our smartphones. The latest statistics reveal that roughly 2.5 billion people worldwide own a smartphone, and 91 percent of them use mobile apps. But smartphones are more than just a convenient way to stay connected. In an unsafe environment, a smartphone becomes a gateway to…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Believe Out Loud App!
In celebration of Pride Month, we have officially launched our Believe Out Loud (BOL) mobile app, enabling our global community to find LGBTQIA-affirming spiritual resources at the click of a button! “Believe Out Loud is dedicated first and foremost to access and inclusion,” said BOL Program Manager Anna Dreves. “This new mobile app offers LGBTQIA…
Read MorePride Around the World
Pride is being celebrated all around the world! This year, we want to uplift our international BOL community members and share Pride events happening across the globe: IGLTA International Gay Pride Calendar World Pride Copenhagen NYC Pride Mister B&B Gay Pride Calendar Gay Travel Global Pride Calendar Are we missing an event? Add it to…
Read MoreHow to Select a Bible – How Many Books Are In Your Bible?
What is the Bible, and how should you pick which Bible to read? In part two of our new video series, Believe Out Loud explores the history of this central sacred text, the differences between Bibles across faith traditions and some of the reasons why Scripture varies between these different communities. Subscribe to our…
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