4. Rev. Dr. Chris Davies (United Church of Christ - UCC)

Queer Proclamation and Liberation with Rev. Dr. Chris Davies

This episode is a love letter to the queer people who’ve expanded my understanding of God, faith, and love. It’s a balm for harm caused by Christian communities—and a tribute to the beauty and wisdom you bring to faith. It’s also for every Christian striving to walk in love: an invitation to listen, grow, and reclaim faith as a force for healing, not harm.

💡 Key Takeaways
• Queer theology imagines God beyond binaries
• Deconstruction happens in community
• Trauma is valid but doesn’t define you
• Faith can harm, but it can also heal
• Children’s theology begins with story and dignity
• Change grows through relationship—not shame
• We’re wounded healers doing holy work together

🙏 For Queer Listeners
"You are not broken. You are not too hard to love. You are beloved by God in the fullness of who you are." — Rev. Dr. Chris Davies

⛪ About Our Guest
Rev. Dr. Chris Davies (@revdrchris) is a queer femme pastor, spiritual leader, and VP of Organizing, Innovation & Strategic Initiatives at the national office of the United Church of Christ (@unitedchurchofchrist). She holds an M.Div. from Yale Divinity School (@yaletheology) and a D.Min. from Andover Newton Seminary at Yale. Chris is known for spiritual depth, creative leadership, and inclusive Christian practice.

📚 Resources Mentioned
• Church Clarity — churchclarity.org (@churchclarity)
• Rainbow Theology by Patrick Cheng — churchpublishing.org/rainbowtheology (@queertheology)
• “Queer Water Carrier” by Peterson Toscano — qspirit.net/queer-water-carrier (@p2son)
• The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen — henrinouwen.org (@henrinouwen)
• Papa's Coming Home by Chasten Buttigieg — papas-coming-home.com (@chasten.buttigieg @pete.buttigieg)
• The Family Book by Todd Parr — toddparr.com/books/the-family-book (@toddparr)
• Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown — adriennemareebrown.net (@adriennemareebrown)
• Building Up a New World — thepilgrimpress.com/products/building-up-a-new-world
• God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us by Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail — penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683 (@fatherlizzie)
• Our Whole Lives (UCC/UU curriculum) — ucc.org/what-we-do/justice-local-church-ministries/justice/our-whole-lives/

Go in peace, friends. May you find sacred ground wherever your questions lead—and may the Spirit’s fruit guide you this week. If you’re longing for community, may you be encouraged to find one that embraces your full, beautiful selves.

🕊️🌿 Community Guidelines 🌿🕊️
If we claim to follow Jesus, we should be known by our love — not by what we say, wear, or perform, but by the fruit of the Spirit:
❤️ love, 💫 joy, ☮️ peace, 🕊 patience, 💝 kindness, 🌿 goodness, 🙏 faithfulness, 🤲 gentleness, and 💪 self-control.
Let our words online and our actions offline reflect that love.
🕊️ Let this space be shaped by it.

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