Spirit Pride Project

Born in 2009 with its first retreat in 2010, SPP is designed for youth and young adults who identify as LGBTQIAA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Ally) who are looking for a place to openly express their individuality in a safe space. Open, accepting, and welcoming to people of all faith, non-faith, spiritual practices and backgrounds. Programs:
Youth = Grades 6-12
Young Adult = Ages 18 - 30
Ally = Grades 9 - 12
The SPP coordinating staff are a group of facilitators, social workers, event planners, internet support specialists, youth ministers, pastors, artists, and activists who volunteer their time because of their personal experience as a spiritual GLBTQIA person or ally, and their connection to this event. SPP is a camping weekend extravaganza!!! Campfires, friendships, high ropes courses, games, the great outdoors, Guest Speakers, youth-led workshops, community building, small and large group activities only start to touch the surface. SPP is a place to boldly be yourself and love every minute! Beautiful Central Texas Hill Country! June 23-25, 2023

Why? We believe that at the heart of spirituality is love for self, others, and the world and we hope to celebrate those who often go unrecognized, unrepresented, oppressed, unacknowledged, or even rejected because of their identity as an LGBTQ young person of faith or non-faith, spirituality, or spiritual practice. Together, we explore and celebrate the answer to the question: what helps us know that we matter?