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SUMMARY:Full Moon Magic
DESCRIPTION:Join Spider (ze/zir) for an evening of Mexican Folk Magic to honor the Full Flower Moon. This event is free and consent based. We will be engaging in communal conversations about spiritual empowerment and liberation\, doing spiritual meditations including sound and song work\, honoring our ancestors\, and learning a simple spiritual cleanse to promote soul wellness.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/full-moon-magic/
LOCATION:NO NATION 1542 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago IL\, 1542 North Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:spiritual,wellness,workshop
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SUMMARY:Pride in the Pews: Next Chapter Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We want to personally invite you to join us as we celebrate the next chapter of this work — including an exciting organizational transition we can’t wait to share with you. \nAs our reach and responsibility have grown\, the scope of what we’re building has begun to outpace how we’ve traditionally described it. The heart of our mission remains the same — but we’re stepping into a broader\, more expansive season. During our time together\, we’ll share what has brought us to this moment\, what it means for the work going forward\, and how we’re envisioning what comes next. Most importantly\, we want to hear your questions\, reflections\, and insights as we move forward together. \nIt would mean the world to have you in the room as we take this next step.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-in-the-pews-next-chapter-celebration/
LOCATION:Gary Comer Youth Center\, 7200 S. Ingleside\, Chicago\, IL\, 60619\, United States
CATEGORIES:spiritual,support-group,wellness
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SUMMARY:Marsha Stevens-Pino & Justin Ryan Concert
DESCRIPTION:Marsha Stevens-Pino and Justin Ryan Concert\nFree Admission!\nSaturday\, April 11 at 5PM\nMapel Street Chapel\n220 S. Main St. Lombard\, IL \nAfter publicly coming out as a lesbian in 1981\, Marsha Stevens-Pino (widely recognized as the “mother of contemporary Christian music) her songs were removed from hymnals\, performances were canceled\, and she was largely ostracized by the mainstream Christian music industry. In response\, Marsha founded BALM Ministries (Born Again Lesbian Music)\, creating a vital artistic and spiritual home for LGBTQ+ Christians. Justin Ryan—a queer Christian singer-songwriter originally from Paducah\, KY met Marsha through the Metropolitan Community Church. Encouraged by Marsha\, Justin moved to Nashville to record with her\, which led to studio work and background singing for renowned country artists. Come hear their beautiful music and be moved by their inspiring stories! \nSponsored by First Church of Lombard
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/marsha-stevens-pino-justin-ryan-concert/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:concert-music,spiritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T160000
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SUMMARY:Affinity's Burning Bowl 2026: Waves of Resistance & Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Let’s gather for Burning Bowl 2026 to reflect\, reset\, connect\, and recognize the contributions of community members. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Burning Bowl 2026: Waves of Resistance & Resilience\, on Sunday\, March 22\, from 1-4pm at UIC Student Center West\, 828 S Wolcott Avenue\, Ste 242\, Chicago\, IL. \nLots has happened since last year’s Burning Bowl Ceremony\, and we have much to celebrate and look forward to at this year’s gathering. Bring your intentions\, open minds and hearts\, dancing shoes\, and appetite. We look forward to another joyful gathering with our beloved community. And please invite others! \nBurning Bowl is a long-honored Affinity tradition of centering reflection and renewal that helps us clarify our intentions\, release old habits that get in our way\, and set goals for our next chapter. We recognize outstanding individuals for their service within the Black LGBTQ Community with the Barbara “Robbie” Smith Award of Excellence\, and community members share their aspirations and ideas for future Affinity programs and initiatives. \nRSVPs required by Thursday\, March 19\, at 5pm CST for headcount and catering capacity.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/affinitys-burning-bowl-2026-waves-of-resistance-resilience/
LOCATION:UIC Student Center West\, 828 South Wolcott Avenue #Suite 242\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,spiritual,wellness
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SUMMARY:Virginia Ramey Mollenkott Award Reception and Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The LGBTQ Religious Archives Network is hosting a reception to honor Heather Rachelle White\, PhD\, this year’s recipient of its annual Virginia Ramey Mollenkott Award. White is being honored for her paper exploring the importance of the church parish hall—a space where the sacred and secular overlap—in facilitating the early LGBTQ rights movement. The Mollenkott Award is the only one of its kind that honors outstanding research and scholarship in LGBTQ religious history\, and this event coincides with the 25th anniversary of the LGBTQ Religious Archives Network. Enjoy food\, drinks and mingling at our reception followed by an interview and Q&A with White. This event is co-sponsored by Gerber Hart Library & Archives. Learn more about the Mollenkott Award\, our awardee and guest speakers at this event at https://lgbtqreligiousarchives.org/vrm2026.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/virginia-ramey-mollenkott-award-reception-and-presentation/
LOCATION:Chicago Temple/First United Methodist Church\, 77 West Washington Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:awards,spiritual
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Resilience Group
DESCRIPTION:SPIRITUAL RESILIENCE: A 9 week group for people interested in learning about liberation-rooted spiritual practice. This group is for people who have been actively working on dismantling white supremacy culture within and without\, and who are curious about deepening their connection to their intuition and to the larger spiritual world. This group will combine narrative therapy with Mexican Folk Magic. There are distinct sliding scale tiers for folks who need financial solidarity\, those spots have been claimed. For folks who have BCBS PPO\, Aetna PPO\, or CIGNA PPO\, we will be billing insurance.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/spiritual-resilience-group/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:spiritual,wellness
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SUMMARY:Soul Tones - Sound Bath Experience
DESCRIPTION:Thu\, September 25\nJamii Center for Arts & Media \n\n\nSoul Tones is a deeply immersive wellness experience designed to soothe the nervous system\, quiet the mind\, and restore inner balance through the healing power of sound. Participants will be gently guided into relaxation using crystal singing bowls\, chimes\, and other resonant instruments. This session invites you to lie down\, breathe deeply\, and simply receive. Whether you’re seeking stress relief\, emotional release\, or energetic alignment\, the sound bath offers a sacred pause—creating space for rest\, reflection\, and renewal in a safe\, welcoming environment.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/soul-tones-sound-bath-experience/
LOCATION:Jamii Center for Arts & Media\, 3850 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:spiritual,wellness
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Faith Within & Beyond the Church
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore new ways to connect with our faith\, both inside and outside traditional church settings!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/reimagining-faith-within-beyond-the-church/
LOCATION:Center on Cottage Grove\, 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,spiritual
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SUMMARY:Pulse & Power - Drum Cricle
DESCRIPTION:Wed\, Aug 20\nJamii Center for Arts & Media \n\n\nPulse & Power is a joyful\, hands-on drum circle rooted in tradition and connection. Explore hand drums\, learn polyrhythms\, and experience the power of rhythm to reduce stress\, build coordination\, and bring the community together—one beat at a time. \nPulse & Power is a drum circle event that brings the community together through the power of rhythm. Rooted in the ancient tradition of communal drumming\, participants will explore different hand drums\, learn how to create polyrhythmic sequences\, and experience the benefits of enhanced coordination and stress relief.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pulse-power-drum-cricle/
LOCATION:Jamii Center for Arts & Media\, 3850 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:spiritual,support-group,wellness,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T143000
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Dreams with SPEAK Des Plaines
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday for a safe\, inclusive gathering for reflection and connection in response to the harm & fear caused by the recent Supreme Court rulings. \n\n\n\nSafeguarding Dreams\nSaturday\, July 19\, 2025\n2:30 – 4:00 PM\nSt. Martin’s Episcopal Church\n\n1095 East Thacker Street Des Plaines \n\n\n\nThis service is designed for people of all religious and non-religious backgrounds\, especially trans\, non-binary\, and gender expansive individuals\, their families and others impacted.\n\n\nThis event will include:\n Readings of queer activists and scripture\n Songs that center queer voices\n Collective moments including intentions\, hugs\, anointing\, and validation\, all of which can be opted into or out of\n A space to process anger\, sorrow\, pain\, share stories\, and reaffirm that no ruling can erase our existence
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/safeguarding-dreams/
LOCATION:St. Martin’s Episcopal Church\, 1095 East Thacker Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,spiritual,wellness
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SUMMARY:Christ Church UCC Community Pride Celebration
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Everyone is welcome\, including allies from Chicagoland and beyond! The event will feature activities for all ages\, from young children to adults. \nWHAT: A festival to celebrate the joy that comes from embracing who you are. \nWHEN: Saturday\, June 7\, 2025 1:00-5:00 p.m.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/christ-church-ucc-community-pride-celebration/
LOCATION:Christ Church United Church of Christ\, 1492 Henry Ave.\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:spiritual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T180000
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SUMMARY:Care · Connect · Growth 2025 | A Celebration of Queer Muslim Faith
DESCRIPTION:Join Hidayah US for an in-person conference event featuring dialogues on intersectional identities and queer spirituality. The event is in collaboration with the Arab American Cultural Center and Gender & Sexuality Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago\, and includes a series of panel discussions on diverse topics\, community building activities\, and networking opportunities. The event is free to the public\, and lunch and snacks will be provided. You must be +18 years old to attend\, or accompanied with supervision by a guardian.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/care-%c2%b7-connect-%c2%b7-growth-2025-a-celebration-of-queer-muslim-faith/
LOCATION:UIC Student Center West\, 828 South Wolcott Avenue #Suite 242\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:spiritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T173000
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SUMMARY:Sex\, Race\, and Jesus
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, April 25 at the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful\, there will be a performance of the play\, ‘Sex\, Race and Jesus’ from 5:30-7pm. Sex\, Race & Jesus is a story of trial and triumph. R.C. takes the audience on a journey through relationship with their body\, their soul\, and their higher power. This is a raw depiction of how intimacy and introspection intertwine yielding glorious revelations and powerful convictions. This is a story of finding purpose in the midst of pain. Direct by Emmi Hilger.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/sex-race-and-jesus/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:education,spiritual
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