The Sanctuary Weekend: Film Screening & Speaker Paula Stone Williams

Join us for The Sanctuary Weekend, a two-day experience centered on healing, advocacy, and belonging for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. This free event is open to everyone. 🌈 SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 • 6PM Film Screening: The Sanctuary Documentary Followed by a live Q&A with Director Autumn McAlpin and Cinematographer Vienna Boyes. Sanctuary is a powerful feature-length documentary uncovering the stories of LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating faith systems that have often failed to see them fully. Through the eyes of visionary architect Doug, whose passion project becomes a refuge of hope, the film explores what happens when identity and doctrine collide—and how sacred spaces of belonging can rise from rejection. Learn more at sanctuarydoc.com. 🌟 SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 • 10AM Guest Speaker: Paula Stone Williams We’re honored to welcome internationally-known speaker Paula Stone Williams, featured in TEDWomen, TEDSummit, the New York Times, NPR, CNN, ABC News, PBS, and more. Paula will share wisdom, stories, and encouragement about inclusion, identity, and living authentically. 📍 LOCATION The Harvest 3650 17th Street, Sarasota Everyone welcome. Allies encouraged. Join us for a weekend of understanding, support, and community. Tickets are free, but please reserve your spot.