On National Coming Out Day, we honor the courage of telling the truth—and the lifesaving power of being believed. This piece shares real stories, clears up myths vs. science, and offers simple, actionable ways to be the safe harbor someone deserves.
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What Is Pride For?
In What Is Pride For?, The Church of Tinkerbell breaks down the soul of Pride Month beyond the rainbows and parades. This heartfelt guide reclaims Pride as a sacred space for remembering, resisting, reclaiming, and becoming. Whether you’re questioning, celebrating, grieving, or healing—this is a love letter to you, and a reminder that Pride is for anyone who’s ever been told to dim their light.
Read MoreThe Queer Prophets Were Always Here
The Queer Prophets Were Always Here is a bold, affirming blog article from The Church of Tinkerbell that lifts the veil on LGBTQIA+ erasure and celebrates queer people throughout history and culture as sacred truth-tellers. From ancient roles to modern acts of courage, this piece reclaims queerness as legacy, resistance, and revelation — and honors all who carry that flame today.
Read MoreYou’re Not Broken. You’re a Miracle.
“You’re Not Broken. You’re a Miracle.” is a tender, powerful message from The Church of Tinkerbell for anyone who has felt unworthy, unloved, or out of place. This blog article gently dismantles internalized shame and reclaims queerness, neurodivergence, and difference as sacred expressions of life. A spiritual love letter for Pride – and for every day you need to remember you were never a mistake.
Read MoreWhen the World Says “Hide,” Pride Says “Shine”
This powerful Pride Month reflection from The Church of Tinkerbell explores how shame and conformity are taught—and how queer existence is a sacred act of resistance. “When the World Says ‘Hide,’ Pride Says ‘Shine’” is a call to reclaim your light, your love, and your truth. Whether you’re loud or quiet, out or not, this is your invitation to shine.
Read MoreThe Sacred Spark of Queer Creation: What Tinkerbell Taught Us About Being Ourselves
Celebrate the radiant power of queerness with The Church of Tinkerbell’s Pride Month kickoff article, “The Sacred Spark of Queer Creation.” This magical reflection honors the beauty of being fully yourself, drawing inspiration from Tinkerbell to affirm that queer identity is a sacred, creative force. It’s a love letter to the unbecoming, the becoming, and the brilliant in-between.
Read MoreHelping Others Accept the Truth About LGBTQIA+ People: A Path Beyond Indoctrination
This blog post explores how to help people move beyond religious indoctrination to understand and accept the truth about LGBTQIA+ identities. Drawing from personal experience, it offers compassionate strategies rooted in empathy, critical thinking, and shared values.
Read MoreSphen and Magic, a Gay Couple at Sea Life in Sydney, are Proud Dads
Two penguin dads, Sphen and Magic, have hatched their second egg. Gay penguins adopting abandoned …
Read MoreWhy Kink is Inherent to Pride, and Why It’s Complicated
Some people have complained about the risqué outfits worn by some at Pride events, while …
Read MoreThe “+” in LGBTQIA+
This acronym started as simply LGB, which stood for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual, and began …
Read MorePurple = Spirit
Purple = Spirit “That’s the spirit!” Many of us (if not all of us) have …
Read MoreThe “A” in LGBTQIA+
The “A” in LGBTQIA+ is used to represent those who are asexual, or sometimes agender, …
Read MoreThe “I” in LGBTQIA+
The “I” in LGBTQIA+ stands for Intersex. It’s estimated that 1.3% of people are born …
Read MoreThe “Q” in LGBTQIA+
The “Q” in LGBTQIA+ stands for Queer or Questioning. According to their description of the …
Read MoreThe “T” in LGBTQIA+
The “T” in LGBTQIA+ stands for Transgender. This refers to someone whose gender does not …
Read MoreBlue = Harmony
The blue of the pride flag represents harmony. The word harmony reminds me of singing. …
Read MoreThe “B” in LGBTQIA+
The “B” in LGBTQIA+ stands for Bisexual. A lot of people, even those in the …
Read MoreGreen = Nature
The green of the pride flag represents nature. Trees, grass, streams, and so many other …
Read MoreYellow = Sunlight
It is no accident or a coincidence that the yellow of the pride flag represents …
Read MoreOrange = Healing
The orange in the pride flag represents healing. The LGBTQIA+ community encourages everyone to nurture …
Read MoreRed = Life
The red in the pride flag represents life. Life. Each and every person has the …
Read MoreThe “G” in LGBTQIA+
I don’t know about you, but I was never given the opportunity to chose who …
Read MoreThe “L” in LGBTQIA+
This month, June 2021, we celebrate Pride — Pride in who we are in terms …
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