LGBTQ Ministry
Upcoming events
Group Volunteer Outing - On Tuesday, December 1st from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. our group will be distributing food to low-income individuals in our community at The LGBTQ Center. If interested, reach out to kevin@sjesandiego.org
Annual AIDS Mass - Tuesday, December 1st at 5:00 p.m. @ St. John the Evangelist
Get Connected
Follow us on Instagram: @sjelbtq To be added to our e-mail list, send an email to: lgbt@sjesandiego.org
Social
Sunday, November 8th
Monthly Potluck - Connect with other LGBTQ & Ally Catholics after the 5:00 p.m. mass over an early Thanksgiving potluck social. Bring a dish and bring a friend. The location is in the Rose Room behind the church.
Sunday, November 15th
Dine Out in Hillcrest
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All are welcome to join us as we go out to dinner as a group to a local restaurant after the 5:00 p.m. mass. This month we are going to the
Chicken Pie Shop at 2633 El Cajon Boulevard.
Sunday, November 22nd
LGBTQ Prayer Group & Meeting - Every fourth Sunday we gather as LGBTQ Catholics and allies to reflect on the Gospel. The Prayer Group will be held after the 5:00 p.m. mass.
Tuesday, December 1st
The annual mass for World AIDs Day - This 5:00 pm mass is to remember those lost due to AIDS and those living with HIV.
Celebration of the Liturgy
St. Johns Hosts the Diocese "All Are Welcome" Mass
On July 12, 2026, six parishes from the Diocese of San Diego and representatives from the Diocese of San Bernardino participated in this year’s “All Are Welcome”. The mass welcomed many of the marginalized communities in the fold of the church. These communities included the unhoused, refugees/asylum seekers, those experiencing mental health issues, migrants, and the LGBTQ community.
Community
St. John's LGBTQ Ministry walked in the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
St. John's LGBTQ Ministry outreach at the 2026 Pride Parade.
Service
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Consistent with our parish mission statement, where we are called to serve the marginalized, our ministry participates in community service volunteer activities.
- Tuesday, December 1st - Food Distribution at the LGBTQ Center - The LGBTQ Center is located at 3909 Centre Street. From 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. a large group of us will be distributing food to those who are food insecure and living in San Diego. Contact Kevin at kevin@sjesandiego.org if you are interested.
Prayer
Our faith community seeks to provide spiritual nourishment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families and friends. We seek to affirm the intrinsic value and self-worth of all people and to welcome them into full participation in the faith community. All LGBTQ people are welcome. We also welcome friends and family of LGBTQ people and anyone who might be questioning what it means to be a supportive Catholic for LGBTQ parishioners. Whatever your religious tradition, please know you are welcome to pray and worship with us.
For information contact Tim at
lgbt@sjesandiego.org
