Upcoming Events
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Folx With Faith Virtual Meetings
Join us! You are welcome! • Every 4th Saturday • ASL interpreters offered
AJ Stutzer
AJ Stutzer, owner of Familiar Pet Care, is an animal care guide from Olathe, Kansas, who specializes in life and death celebrations, grief work, and ritual creation. They became a certified death doula through CareDoula School of Accompanying the Dying in 2018 and an ordained animal chaplain through the Compassion Consortium in June 2025. In their spare time, they volunteer at local animal shelters and with KC End of Life.
Honoring Our Animal Companions: Ritual, Grief, and Chosen Family
with AJ Stutzer
Feb 28, 2026 10:30 CT
Animals are often part of our chosen family. Companions who walk with us through joy, transition, and healing. For many LGBTQ+ folks, animals are a steady sources of love and belonging when other relationships felt uncertain or unsafe.
In this Folx with Faith gathering, AJ Stutzer will guide us through a reflective, discussion-based exploration of how animals have shown up in our lives spiritually and emotionally. Drawing from their work in animal chaplaincy, grief care, and ritual creation, AJ will offer gentle prompts and practices that honor the full arc of relationship with our animal companions.
This space is open to anyone who has loved — or is loving — an animal companion, whether past or present. You do not need to be experiencing grief to participate; curiosity, tenderness, and care are welcome here.
ASL interpretation is not currently guaranteed for all events. We are actively seeking interpreters and encourage participants with accessibility needs to contact us in advance.
All Upcoming Events:
Folx Gathering with Rev. Jacquie Fernandez
Please register ahead of time.
January 24, 2026
10:30 to Noon CT
ASL Interpreter Provided
Please register for ASL within 72 hours of the event.
Folx Gathering with AJ Stutzer.
Please register ahead of time.
February 28, 2026
10:30 to Noon CT
ASL Interpreter Provided
Please register for ASL within 72 hours of the event.
Social Transformation with Tamice Spencer Helms (Black Modern Mystic)
Please register ahead of time.
March 28, 2026
10:30 to Noon CT
ASL Interpreter Provided
Please register for ASL within 72 hours of the event.
Folx Gathering
Please register ahead of time.
April 25, 2026
10:30 to Noon CT
ASL Interpreter Provided
Please register for ASL within 72 hours of the event.
Folx Gathering
Please register ahead of time.
May 23, 2026
10:30 to Noon CT
ASL Interpreter Provided
Please register for ASL within 72 hours of the event.
Folx Gathering
Please register ahead of time.
June 27, 2026
10:30 to Noon CT
ASL Interpreter Provided
Please register for ASL within 72 hours of the event.
What are the benefits of joining online LGBTQ+ events?
- Safe Space. The single most important benefit of joining online LGBTQ events is the contained, safe space for LGBTQ people to connect with each other. Many LGBTQ people feel isolated and alone, especially if they live in a community that is not accepting of LGBTQ people.
- Diversity & Reach. Online events may attract a more diverse audience than in-person events: people from all over the world can attend. This supports folx who live in areas not served by large queer communities, and also serves those who may find live events cost prohibitive.
- Sharing Stories. Virtual events give LGBTQ+ people a platform to share their experiences. When we share our stories, it reduces feelings of isolation and shame, and increases understanding.
- Expanded Understanding & Awareness. Online LGBTQ events can also be a great way to learn about LGBTQ issues — even within our community! And the more LGBTQ people come together to celebrate their community, the more we can support breaking down stereotypes and prejudice.
In Person Meetings
You can find additional in-person and local online meetings in our directory. The directory includes a variety of queer-centric faith based groups.
