by Kittredge Cherry | | Aug 1-15, News
Q Spirit was highlighted recently on two important media outlets: a progressive comedy news show and an LGBTQ religious history website. Q Spirit founder on “Some More News” show Q Spirit founder Kittredge Cherry is praised as a progressive Christian faith leader...
by Kittredge Cherry | | Feb 1-15, News
LGBTQIA+ heroes of faith include Q Spirit founder Kittredge Cherry in an image created by and for a Derby Inclusive Fellowship gathering in Derby, United Kingdom on Feb. 3, 2024. “In the picture are some of the amazing LGBTQIA people who are ministers. To me they are...
by Kittredge Cherry | | News, Nov 16-30, Saints
Q Spirit founder Kittredge Cherry is honored that her prayer was part of the Washington National Cathedral’s annual worship service for Matthew Shepard on Nov. 30, 3023. They also included her prayer in 2021 and 2022. The prayer begins, “Loving God of the rainbow...
by Kittredge Cherry | | News, Nov 16-30, Saints
Five people were killed in a mass shooting at Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Nov. 19-20, 2022. Police identified the dead as Daniel Davis Aston, 28; Kelly Loving, 40; Ashley Paugh, 35; Derrick Rump, 38; Raymond Green Vance, 22. At least...
by Kittredge Cherry | | Dogs, News
Get a pet portrait of your dog or cat! Artist Trudie Barreras will make a pastel drawing of your animal companion for a $25 donation to the Q Spirit / Jesus in Love project on LGBTQ spirituality. Update on Oct. 3, 2024: Artist Trudie Barreras has renewed her...
by Kittredge Cherry | | Calendar, May 1-15, News
Q Spirit founder Kittredge Cherry and her spouse Audrey Lockwood are celebrating 37 years since their same-sex church wedding in 1987. They invite you to view pictures from throughout their decades together, listen to the song about them as a “Beautiful Couple,” and...
by Kittredge Cherry | | Calendar, News
Happy Easter! Christ is risen! Rejoice! May the Risen Rainbow Christ light up your life! A rainbow rises from the open arms of Christ in this year’s Easter image: “Rainbow Jesus” by Tony Rubino. Please give now to the 2023 Easter offering at my GoFundMe page...
by Kittredge Cherry | | March 16-31, News, Saints
I celebrate the life of my mentor and friend Rev. Dr. Sandra Robinson of Denton, Texas. She passed away March 19, 2023, from COVID at age 74. She is survived by her wife of 30 years, Janai Buentello. As a clergywoman in Metropolitan Community Churches, Sandy headed...
by Kittredge Cherry | | Dec 1-15, News, Saints
Freda Smith was a pioneering lesbian pastor, LGBTQ activist and the first woman ordained in Metropolitan Community Churches. She died on Dec. 3, 2019, at age 84 after suffering a stroke. She was known for her memorable speeches advocating for and affirming women and...
by Kittredge Cherry | | News
Q Spirit and its founder Kittredge Cherry are regularly attacked in anti-LGBTQ articles from hate groups that spread disinformation and division. “Being targeted by haters is a badge of honor and proof that Q Spirit is reaching people with the important message of...