Equality Utah 'Family Homo Evening' celebrates queer Mormon joy

On Monday, August 5th, Equality Utah invites the community to “Family Homo Evening,” a special fundraising event at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Arts from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The event celebrates the release of the new anthology, The Book of Queer Mormon Joy, and aims to support the LGBTQ+ community through storytelling and shared experiences.

This anthology, edited by Kerry Pray and published by Signature Books, gathers poignant and uplifting stories from those navigating life as both LGBTQ+ individuals and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Contributors include Equality Utah’s own Eli McCann, Stacey Harkey, and Troy Williams, who will perform spoken-word pieces that range from heartfelt to hilarious.

Partnering with The King’s English Bookshop and the Strangerville Podcast, this event promises an evening of joy, laughter, and community connection. Each ticket includes a copy of The Book of Queer Mormon Joy, highlighting stories that explore the complexities and joys of living at the intersection of these identities.

Pray got her PhD from the University of Wales and taught writing at Brigham Young University for 15 years. She now teaches writing at Stevenson University and lives in Maryland with her wife, Heather, and two children.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date and Time: Monday, August 5, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM MDT

Location: Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

Tickets are limited and can be purchased at equalityutah.eventbrite.com