Eucontamination and the Power of Queer Joy | Monday Invocation
“When we worship and find God, when we take joy in our Creator, that breaks a model [of normativity].”
Billie Hoard
Content Warning: Homophobia and/or Transphobia, profanity.
Today, we are engaging with a breakout session recording titled, Eucontamination and the Power of Queer Joy.
This session delves into the oppressive dynamics of cis-heteronormative teachings that cultivate shame around queerness. By examining the psychological and theological mechanisms that underpin these norms, we reveal how the world and a queerphobic church perpetuate the harmful belief that queerness is inherently shameful. Queer joy defies the narratives of abjection and shame imposed on queer individuals, offering a powerful counter-narrative that reframes toxic social pressures. Through this reframing, we aim to provide pathways for processing shame in order to move through grief into a state of joyful resistance.
Click the link below to watch!
We’re already looking ahead to next year! Registration for the 2026 Q Christian Fellowship Conference is open and there is a discount code at the link below. Join us for another unforgettable weekend of connection, learning, and celebration with LGBTQ+ Christians and allies from around the world. Reserve your spot now—we’d love to see you there!
