Pride Meets Faith: Voice of Love Film Festival brings together stories of faith, courage, and transformation. Through two thoughtful documentaries and facilitated panel discussions, this event invites meaningful conversation about Christianity, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and the ways love can reshape belief and community.
Whether you come from a faith background, are questioning, or simply want to listen and learn, you are welcome here.
Film Screenings
Film 1: Mama Bears: Faith, Family, and Advocacy (2022)
Director: Daresha Kyi
Screening Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Panel Discussion: To follow
Mama Bears follows conservative Christian mothers whose lives change when their children come out as LGBTQIA+. Rooted deeply in faith, these women face painful questions and long-held beliefs—and ultimately choose love.
The film traces their journeys of spiritual wrestling, connection through online support spaces, and growing advocacy for their children, offering a moving picture of how faith can expand rather than divide.
Film 2: 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture (2022)
Director: Sharon “Rocky” Roggio
Screening Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Panel Discussion: To follow
Through a deeply personal lens, 1946 explores the origins of the word “homosexual” in modern English Bibles. The film traces its introduction to a 1946 mistranslation and examines how that moment shaped decades of Christian teaching and harm toward LGBTQIA+ people.
Featuring scholars, faith leaders, and activists, the documentary invites viewers to reconsider scripture, history, and what faithful inclusion can look like today.
Tickets
- Film 1 – Mama Bears: $10
- Film 2 – 1946: $10
- Attend Both Films: $15
Panel discussions are included with each screening.
At Peninsula United Church, we believe faith and love belong together. This festival creates space for listening, learning, and honest conversation—grounded in compassion, curiosity, and hope for a more inclusive future.
We invite you to join us for one film or both, and to be part of a community willing to engage with difficult questions and transformative stories.