Ben Greene | Joy in the Fight for Queer Rights Mon June 22 7PM

Ben Greene to speak at Parkway UCC during Pride Month

The LGBTQ+ Faith Alliance, Parkway UCC and PFLAG of Greater St. Louis welcomes Ben Greene for a program at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at PUCC. His presentation, “Keep Dancing: Joy in the Fight for Queer Rights,” is a journey through LGBTQ+ history and a look at the change makers of today to remind us that no matter how dark things may feel, this fight is not over. We know how to survive this: together.

Please bring an item or two for the food pantry at Metro Trans Umbrella Group. Donations of meats, beans, vegetables, peanut butter and shelf-stable milk are appreciated. An ice cream reception follows the program, and local LGBTQ+ organizations will have resources and opportunities during a resource fair. This is a free, all-ages event. We are not able to provide childcare for the evening.

Ben is a transgender advocate and educator who has spoken internationally on topics surrounding

transgender inclusion. After coming out at 15 in a small town, Ben has devoted his career to spreading empathy,

education, and storytelling around the trans experience. Whether it’s for NASA, Johnson & Johnson, or over 200

PFLAG chapters, Ben leads with joy. He is the author of the Substack “Good Queer News”, as well as the book “My

Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy Centered Approach to Support”. He has been nominated for a GLAAD media

award, and is a fierce advocate for transgender youth and their families, regularly speaking in their defense in

Jefferson City when he lived in Missouri from 2020-2025. He is passionate about leading with joy and

educating others from a place of compassion—no matter where they’re starting from.