Freedom Church of the Poor
Our Mission
The Freedom Church of the Poor is a spiritual and political home for movement leaders. We believe in the fundamental dignity and value of all life and in a world of abundance where all can thrive. We gather as a community of faith to support and care for each other. We commit to realizing the abundant world God promises by identifying, developing, and uniting leaders who will build a movement to end poverty led by the poor. In this community and through our commitment to this struggle we also seek to re-discover and share a vision and practice of religion that is rooted in truth, justice, and love.
Pride at the Freedom Church of the Poor (May 24 – June 28th)
This Pride Season Freedom Church of the Poor will uplift the sacred authority, clarity, insight, and commitment of queer and trans leaders before us and today. Drawing from lessons of historic survival organizing drives of LGBTQ+ leaders and saints like the Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries, ACT UP, and more, we will examine the role that projects of survival and movement building have long been a part of our queer and trans traditions. We will empower leading trans and queer organizers across the country to declare the truth: God works within us and around us, and we will organize and struggle for liberation for us all!
Check out this amazing resource for study and building power in your community. Includes liberating analysis of “texts of terror” and powerful theological and organizing insights from the the struggle for queer/trans justice and liberation:
Services
Sunday Services are available via Zoom Room + Live Stream* starting at 6:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM CT | 3:00 PM PT
Bible Studies
Bible Study (Zoom Room Only) Wednesdays 3:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM ET
To join in the zoom room please register below!
Take Action!
Free Families – Each week we will feature leaders taking action as part of the Free Families Campaign. We will hear how communities across the country meet this challenging moment together in power, dignity and love, by taking action and supporting each other. This could include: gathering inside or outside detention centers to support family and neighbors, gathering for a meal in person, gathering online, singing, prayer, and much more. The goal with Free Families is to have as many people as possible feel like they can show up for families who are experiencing detention, separation and exploitation.