Faith Leaders & LGBTQ+ Summit

Building Understanding, Connection, and Shared Leadership

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Signia Hilton San Jose, Club Regent Room
170 S Market St San Jose, California 95113 USA

The Silicon Valley Faith Leaders Collaborative and Qmunity invite you to a meaningful half‑day gathering designed to foster understanding, dialogue, and partnership at the intersection of faith, leadership, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
This summit brings together pastors, clergy, spiritual leaders, LGBTQ+ community leaders, and affirming organizations who are curious, committed, or simply open to thoughtful conversation. Whether your community has been engaged in this work for many years or is just beginning to explore these conversations, your voice, presence, and lived experience are deeply valued.

​Why This Gathering Matters

Across Silicon Valley, faith communities and LGBTQ+ organizations are navigating important questions of belonging, care, and shared responsibility. This summit creates intentional space to:

• Listen deeply to lived experiences
• Learn from one another across faith traditions and identities
• Build relationships rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect
• Explore practical opportunities for collaboration and shared action

Together, we’ll reflect on where we’ve been, where we are now, and how we can move forward—guided by hope and a commitment to the flourishing of all people.

What to Expect

The morning will center on learning, listening, and connection, featuring:

• Shared stories from faith leaders and LGBTQ+ people of faith
• Perspectives from local leaders working at the intersection of equity, health, and community wellbeing
• Time for reflection, conversation, and relationship‑building
• Insight into resources and partnerships available throughout Santa Clara County

This is not a debate, but a welcoming and respectful space for honest conversation and mutual discovery.

Who Should Attend

• Faith leaders, clergy, and lay leaders across traditions
• LGBTQ+ organizations and advocates
• Community partners working in equity, health, justice, and care
• Anyone committed to dialogue grounded in compassion and understanding

Confirmed LGBTQ Organizations

• Qmunity Foundation
• Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ Affairs
• Santa Clara County Division of Equity
• The Q Corner
• The Gender Health Center
• Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center
• ​Bill Wilson Center
• The LGBTQ Youth Space
• LGBTQ Wellness:
• H.E.A.R.T.
• Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
• Rainbow Community Garden in Sunnyvale  

Additional service organizations and community vendors are currently being finalized and will be announced soon.

Save the Date & Stay Connected

If you are interested in attending, partnering, or learning more, we would love to connect with you.
Please use the dialogue forms below to get in touch with us!

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