Join Prism and our allies at these upcoming events!
Trans Refuge: Host Home Info Session
January 11, 2026, 2-3pm — Online with MUUSJA
All across the country, trans people are fleeing legislatively hostile states, but relocating is difficult and often requires community support. In this info session, learn from the Minnesota Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Alliance (MUUSJA) how you can welcome trans/nonbinary folks who are choosing Minnesota as their safe haven. The two main paths are the Host Home Program and the Accompaniment Team Program. This info session will explain the format of each program, including the application process and an overview of training materials. There will also be time for general Q&A.
Queer & Disabled: Online Community Conversation
January 12, 2026, 6-7:30pm — Online via Zoom
Queerness and Disability carry a lot of overlap — both invite us into the work of owning our unique identity, fighting normative assumptions, and advocating for true inclusivity in both personal and public spaces.
At this online LGBTQ community listening session we’ll explore the joys and challenges of being both disabled and queer. We’ll discuss our hopes and dreams for the queer disability community, and even talk about accessibility and barriers in LGBTQIA+ organizing — and how we’d like to see things change. This event is for anyone who self identifies as both LGBTQIA+ and also as disabled (i.e. anyone with physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental/psychological disabilities — including folks with chronic health issues and those who are neurodivergent!).
Coming Together in Community and Care
January 13, 2026, 5-7pm — Queermunity, Minneapolis
LGBTQ+ organizations and community partners are coming together on Tuesday, January 13 at Queermunity in Minneapolis to gather as we all process the terrible events that continue across our communities here in Minnesota. Join OutFront Minnesota and other partners to share space together, to support one another, and to talk about the ways we can continue to move through this difficult moment. Therapists will be on site to provide additional care and resources to community members who may need them.
Trans Refuge: Host Home Info Session
January 15, 2026, 6-7pm — Online with MUUSJA
All across the country, trans people are fleeing legislatively hostile states, but relocating is difficult and often requires community support. In this info session, learn from the Minnesota Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Alliance (MUUSJA) how you can welcome trans/nonbinary folks who are choosing Minnesota as their safe haven. The two main paths are the Host Home Program and the Accompaniment Team Program. This info session will explain the format of each program, including the application process and an overview of training materials. There will also be time for general Q&A.
Prism Rainbow Road Launch: East Metro
January 22, 2026, 6-8pm — St. Croix United Church; Bayport
Prism is organizing to take action on what we learned in 2025 listening sessions! Whether you have attended a Prism listening session or not, you’re invited to our Prism Rainbow Road Launch: East Metro to learn and shape how we organize together in 2026. Participants will share pizza, offer feedback on top-level findings, make plans for what Prism efforts look like in the East Metro, and save dates for other upcoming actions. Our hosts at St. Croix United Church are offering hospitable space and refreshments; people of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds are fully welcome. Come as you are, and leave with strengthened ties to the rainbow community right where we live!
Gathered in Love: Interfaith Trans Solidarity Service
January 22, 2026, 7pm — Creekside United Church of Christ; Mpls
People of faith and allies from across Minnesota will come together at Creekside United Church of Christ (and joining online) to proclaim a message of love, courage, and belonging. This service will include music, poetry, and reflections from trans and BIPOC faith leaders, clergy, and community members across traditions. The service is free and open to all, with a livestream option for those joining from outside the Twin Cities. Masks will be required (barring a medical need) for this event and will be available on site.
“Reconciling in Christ” LGBTQ-Affirming Worship
January 25, 2026, 10am — Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
“Reconciling in Christ” identifies LGBTQ-affirming congregations in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and “RIC Sunday” is an annual celebration of this rainbow welcome. Join Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Minneapolis as Prism’s founding organizer Rev. Oby Ballinger preaches for the church’s RIC Sunday worship. Stay after worship for informal conversation with Oby, church members, and guests as we affirm a sacred embrace of all God’s rainbow people!
Prism Rainbow Road Launch: Online
January 29, 2026, 6-7:30pm — Online via Zoom
Prism is organizing to take action on what we learned in 2025 listening sessions! Whether you have attended a Prism listening session or not, you’re invited to our online Prism Rainbow Road Launch to learn and shape how we organize together in 2026. Participants will offer feedback on top-level findings of the listening sessions, make plans for what Prism efforts could look like where you live, and save dates for other upcoming actions. Come as you are, and leave with strengthened ties to the rainbow community right where we live.
HIV Long-Term Care Bill of Rights Forum
January 29, 2026, 6-8pm — Queermunity, Minneapolis
Join SAGE and the MN HIV & Aging Coalition in person for an engaging Town Hall Forum and Training focused on the Long Term Bill of Rights for our MN LBTQIA2S+ & HIV community. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and make your voice heard on important rights and issues affecting long-term care and home- and community-based services, regardless of age. Registration is required. A simple soup supper will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Reconciling in Christ” LGBTQ-Affirming Worship
February 1, 2026, 10am — First Lutheran Church, St. Peter
“Reconciling in Christ” identifies LGBTQ-affirming congregations in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and “RIC Sunday” is an annual celebration of this rainbow welcome. Join First Lutheran Church in St. Peter as Prism’s founding organizer Rev. Oby Ballinger preaches for the church’s RIC Sunday worship. Stay after worship for Welcome Waffles and informal conversation with Oby, church members, and guests as we affirm a sacred embrace of all God’s rainbow people!
Prism West Metro: Planning Trans Day of Visibility
February 4, 6:30-8pm — Transformational Therapy Services; Rockford
Prism had a great West Metro kickoff to 2026 in January, with more than three dozen folks wanting to join more LGBTQ organizing efforts in the west metro, starting with Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31st. This followup meeting is to plan for what a TDOV event could look like in the West Metro, including location, timing and activities. Whether you have attended previous Prism events or not, you’re welcome to join this organizing to take action together! Our hosts at Transformational Therapy Services are offering hospitable space and food (pizza, beverages and cookies). Come as you are, and leave with strengthened ties to the rainbow community of LGBTQ folks and allies throughout the West Metro!
Prism South Metro: Planning Trans Day of Visibility
February 5, 6:30-8pm — Apple Valley Community of Christ, Apple Valley
Prism had a great South Metro kickoff to 2026 in January, with more than three dozen folks wanting to join more LGBTQ organizing efforts in the south metro, starting with Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31st. This followup meeting is to plan for what a TDOV event could look like in the South Metro, including location, timing and activities. Whether you have attended previous Prism events or not, you’re welcome to join this organizing to take action together! Our hosts at Apple Valley Community of Christ are offering hospitable space, and dinner is made by Amber Charlton, professional chef. Come as you are, and leave with strengthened ties to the rainbow community of LGBTQ folks and allies throughout the South Metro!
“Reconciling in Christ” Worship and Forum
February 8, 2026, 8:15 and 10:30am — Bethel Lutheran, Northfield
“Reconciling in Christ” identifies LGBTQ-affirming congregations in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and “RIC Sunday” is an annual celebration of this rainbow welcome. Join Bethel Lutheran Church in Northfield for worship on February 8th as Prism’s founding organizer Rev. Oby Ballinger preaches for the church’s RIC Sunday worship services at 8:15am and 10:30am. Between services, Oby will lead a “Bethel Presents” adult forum at 9:30am on Prism and LGBTQ multifaith, multracial organizing efforts in the south metro.
Rally for the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment
February 17, 2026, 1pm — MN State Capitol Rotunda, St. Paul
We’re watching fundamental rights unravel across the country. But here in Minnesota, we have the chance to do something powerful: protect them in the state constitution. Join us and a broad coalition of other organizations on Tuesday, February 17th to rally for the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment. The proposed MN ERA is trans inclusive, and protects the dignity and respect of all Minnesotans.
Church Adult Education Forum in Edina
February 22, 2025, 10-10:45am — Edina Community Lutheran Church
Join founding organizer Rev. Oby Ballinger and others from Prism Organizing Network to learn more about Prism’s multifaith, multiracial, statewide community organizing effort to support LGBTQ equality. We’ll share what we’ve learned from LGBTQ+ community conversations throughout the state (including in the west metro), share 2026 priorities, hear what most resonates with the experiences of folks at ECLC, and share opportunities for more connection in the coming months.
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