Oct. 15-31 Archives

What’s new? 2026 brings new LGBTQ spiritual art and updates to Q Spirit

by Kittredge Cherry | | News, Oct. 15-31

As a new service, Q Spirit is listing the most important new additions to the website. LGBTQ spirituality articles are continually updated as new research, artwork and other resources become available. This list of highlights will be updated regularly too. The Q...

Allen Schindler: LGBTQ role the military highlighted by murder of gay sailor

by Kittredge Cherry | | Oct. 15-31, Saints

Navy Seaman Allen Schindler brought international attention to LGBTQ people in the military when he was murdered for being gay on Oct. 27, 1992. Schindler’s murder remains relevant with transgender people mostly banned from U.S. military service since 2025. Soon after...

Sally Gross: Intersex priest led legal reform after being defrocked

by Kittredge Cherry | | Oct. 15-31, Saints

Sally Gross was an intersex South African anti-apartheid activist who became a Catholic priest — but was stripped of clergy status after revealing that she identified as female in the 1990s. She became an intersex activist, winning legal recognition of intersex...

Kittredge Cherry: Christianity inspired me to come out as a lesbian

by Kittredge Cherry | | Calendar, Featured, Oct. 15-31

I am celebrating my birthday on Oct. 21 by re-posting this reflection on my coming-out story and life journey as a lesbian Christian. During my birthday month, I try to appreciate my own accomplishments and reflect on my dreams for the future. My 2026 birthday wish:...

Spirit Day: Stand up to bullying of LGBTQ youth

by Kittredge Cherry | | Calendar, Oct. 15-31

People are speaking out against bullying of LGBTQ youth for Spirit Day (Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026). On Spirit Day millions of people make a statement supporting LGBTQ young people by wearing purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag. Some also “go...