Hearts are healed
You are worth being affirmed, welcomed, and celebrated. We share a LOVE-centered approach to the teachings of Jesus where we are affirmed in a life driven by love not guilt. The Venues is a safe space for disagreements about faith ideas, where people of all abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and backgrounds are celebrated for who they are and the diversity they bring. You can heal here and see your family avoid the church trauma you may have experienced.
“The Venues offers a loving and inclusive space! So many of my queer friends have found fellowship and friendship here.”
Doubts find voice
You have questions just like we do. Doubts are not silenced; they’re welcomed, explored, and woven into the fabric of faith. People attend The Venues because it provides acceptance, belonging, and care. Here, diversity thrives, and independent thinking is encouraged. You can finally feel comfortable inviting your friends to a place that you won’t be embarrassed about at lunch.
“At The Venues, community is found with possible like-minded individuals just trying to figure out how to navigate a life full of questions.”
Lives are driven by love
It can be lonely pushing for justice by yourself. The Venues serves our community without strings, meeting immediate needs. It’s not about numbers or evangelizing; it’s about helping people. You can find the people pushing in the same direction, making a difference locally, and caring for those who are often forgotten by those in our area.
“The Venues offers a variety of opportunities to put faith into action. In my opinion, the seen and acknowledged social injustice and action to help remedy is The Venues strongest engagement point.”
The Venues | PO Box 14097, Springfield, MO 65814 | 417.887.6922 | 417.616.3171 | info@thevenues.org