Queer
Connect

Volunteers are needed for our QueerConnects!

QueerConnect Volunteer – Help setup the room (tables & chairs), help assist with crafts, and help tear down the room. – 2026 Sign Up Click Here

QueerConnect Activity Host – Plan an activity and facilitate at one of our QueerConnects. – 2026 Sign Up Click Here

QueerConnect

QueerConnect Events are and designed to help connect people in the LGBTQIA+ community within the St. Cloud area. These events are intergenerational. Come meet and connect with new and old friends. We offer a craft, games and a place to socialize. Something for everyone!

We host this monthly at Good Earth Food Co-Op in their community room. Usually the 2nd Saturday of the month 2-4p.

See our Events Calendar for specifics as event details and location may change.

Youth QueerConnect

QueerConnect Youth events are designed to help connect people in the LGBTQIA+ community. For these events, middle school and high school youth are invited to join us and other area youth. We have started meeting 6p-8p once a month. These are in partnership with QueerSpace Collective.

See our Events Calendar for specifics as event details and location may change.

TransConnect

TransConnect is a space for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals to build community, share experiences, support and encouragement.

We host this monthly at Good Earth Food Co-Op in their community room. Usually the last Friday of the month 6-8p.

See our Events Calendar for specifics as event details and location may change.

Parents&AlliesConnect

Purpose
We support parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, genderfluid, and questioning youth and young adults in Central Minnesota through monthly support group meetings. 

To get connected, email parentsalliesconnect@gmail.com. Before joining the support group, you will be asked to complete a short form and have a brief conversation with a group leader to be welcomed and get to know a member one on one before attending your first group, and to help support the privacy, safety, and confidentiality of the group.

Objectives

  • Connect and share with other parents of trans youth and young adults in the St. Cloud region through monthly support group meetings
  • Show solidarity and find ways to support our children and families
  • Share resources and connect to knowledgeable providers, organizations, and community supports

WatchConnect

Join us for WatchConnect! A group of LGBTQ+ folks meeting monthly to watch a Game for various sports. This group usually meetings at Granite City Food & Brewery.

See our Events Calendar for specifics.

ComicConnect

Join us for ComicConnect! This group is a Queer Comic Book Club that meets monthly to discuss a chosen Queer Comic Book. This group usually meetings at B-Side Indie Music Cafe in St. Cloud.

See our Events Calendar for specifics.

Adult QueerConnect

Join us for Adult QueerConnect! QueerConnect Events are designed to help connect people in the LGBTQIA+ community within the St. Cloud area. These events are for to LGBTQ+ adults. The events vary in location, date/time. These events are generally once a quarter at Korppi.

See our Events Calendar for specifics.

LavenderConnect

Join us for LavenderConnect, a welcoming and inclusive monthly social hour for the 55+ LGBTQ+ Community. Connect with new and old friends in a relaxed friendly environment where laughter and good conversation flow freely. Whether you’re looking to share stories, find community, or simply enjoy a casual lunch, LavenderConnect is the perfect place to feel at home. Come as you are-everyone is welcome! LavenderConnects are in partnership with the Whitney Senior Center.

See our Events Calendar for specifics as event details and location may change.

VirtualConnect

St. Cloud Pride is happy to share that we’ve launched a Discord server where community members can connect and share their passions and interests. If you would like to join, you can do so using this link: https://discord.gg/bGVvXxezWM
Please be sure to react to the rules in order to get access to all the channels. We hope to see you there! 😊🌈

how to show
your support

Want a new way to show support? You can do so in a variety of manners including volunteering, attending meetings, donating and considering sponsoring an event! There are helpful links throughout our website for these opportunities.

If you love what this organization has to offer and want to do your part, please consider purchasing items we need from our wishlist link below!

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If you love what this organization has to offer and want to do your part, please consider donating via the following link.

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