{"id":1737,"date":"2026-05-04T09:43:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T09:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rainbowchristianhub.org\/?page_id=1737"},"modified":"2026-05-25T10:30:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:30:40","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rainbowchristianhub.org\/index.php\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where connection begins to feel real. Our events page brings together spaces where you can show up as you are, meet others on a similar journey, and experience faith in a way that feels honest and life-giving. Whether it&#8217;s a conversation, a gathering, or something more reflective, each event is here to create room for belonging without pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll find a mix of advertised events designed to support, encourage, and connect LGBTIQ+ Christians at different stages of their journey. Some may help you unpack questions, others may simply offer a sense of community and shared experience. Take a look, see what resonates, and join in when it feels right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Reformation Project <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reformationproject.org\/\">https:\/\/reformationproject.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Christians can affirm both&nbsp;the&nbsp;authority of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Bible and same-sex marriage. Learn&nbsp;the&nbsp;biblical case for inclusion and get involved today.<\/em> &#8211; <em>The Reformation Project<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .events-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));\n    gap: 24px;\n    margin: 24px 0;\n  }\n\n  .event-card {\n    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n    padding: 24px;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    background: #ffffff;\n  }\n\n  .event-card h3 {\n    margin-top: 0;\n    color: #d87407;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .event-badge {\n    display: none;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    padding: 6px 10px;\n    border-radius: 999px;\n    background: #ff8c00;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .event-button {\n    display: inline-block;\n    background: #ff8c00;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 12px 18px;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .past-events {\n    display: none;\n    margin-top: 40px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"upcoming-events\" class=\"events-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"event-card\" data-end-date=\"2026-05-30\">\n    <span class=\"event-badge\">Closing soon<\/span>\n    <h3>2026 Leadership Development Cohort<\/h3>\n\n    <p><strong>Hosted by:<\/strong> The Reformation Project<\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      A 12-week online cohort equipping Christians to become effective advocates for LGBTQ inclusion in the non-affirming church.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      <strong>Dates:<\/strong> 18 February \u2013 30 May 2026<br>\n      <strong>Format:<\/strong> All virtual\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a class=\"event-button\" href=\"https:\/\/reformationproject.org\/cohort\/#overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n      View Cohort Details\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"event-card\" data-end-date=\"2026-11-14\">\n    <span class=\"event-badge\">Closing soon<\/span>\n    <h3>2026 Parent Study Group<\/h3>\n\n    <p><strong>Hosted by:<\/strong> The Reformation Project<\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      An 8-week programme for Christian parents seeking to reconcile their love for their LGBTQ child with their love for the Bible and faith.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      <strong>Dates:<\/strong> 14 September \u2013 14 November 2026<br>\n      <strong>Format:<\/strong> Online, with Zoom gatherings\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a class=\"event-button\" href=\"https:\/\/reformationproject.org\/parent-study-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n      View Parent Study Group\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"past-events-section\" class=\"past-events\">\n  <h2>Past Events<\/h2>\n  <div id=\"past-events\" class=\"events-grid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n  (function () {\n    const today = new Date();\n    today.setHours(0, 0, 0, 0);\n\n    const closingSoonDays = 21;\n    const eventCards = document.querySelectorAll(\".event-card\");\n    const pastEvents = document.getElementById(\"past-events\");\n    const pastEventsSection = document.getElementById(\"past-events-section\");\n\n    eventCards.forEach(function (card) {\n      const endDateValue = card.getAttribute(\"data-end-date\");\n      const endDate = new Date(endDateValue + \"T23:59:59\");\n\n      const badge = card.querySelector(\".event-badge\");\n      const timeDifference = endDate - today;\n      const daysRemaining = Math.ceil(timeDifference \/ (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24));\n\n      if (today > endDate) {\n        pastEvents.appendChild(card);\n        pastEventsSection.style.display = \"block\";\n      } else if (daysRemaining <= closingSoonDays &#038;&#038; 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