The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

Mark your calendars for a lovely evening at Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe! More details to come!

This event has been cancelled.

Garden Work Day | 9 am - 12 pm

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

Teen Meet-Up | 6-7 pm

Teen Pride Meetup group gaterhing on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6-7 pm. Contact mindy@chathampride.orgfor location details.

The Teen Pride Meetup group is for ages 12–19. A supportive gathering for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, providing a safe space to discuss identity, build community, and engage in activities. Teens seeking community are encouraged to join.

Parent Gathering | 6-7 pm

3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6-7 pm. Contact mindy@chathampride.orgfor location details.

Our Parent Gatherings are a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Chatham County Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Chatham Pride again for our 2nd Chatham Pride Build Event! REGISTER ASAP!

Our next fiction book is The Magician, by Colm Tóibín.

A New York Times Notable Book, Critic’s Top Pick, and Top Ten Book of Historical Fiction

Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, NPR, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg Businessweek

​From one of today’s most brilliant and beloved novelists, a dazzling, epic family saga set across a half-century spanning World War I, the rise of Hitler, World War II, and the Cold War that is “a feat of literary sorcery in its own right” (Oprah Daily).

The Magician opens in a provincial German city at the turn of the twentieth century, where the boy, Thomas Mann, grows up with a conservative father, bound by propriety, and a Brazilian mother, alluring and unpredictable. Young Mann hides his artistic aspirations from his father and his homosexual desires from everyone. He is infatuated with one of the richest, most cultured Jewish families in Munich, and marries the daughter Katia. They have six children. On a holiday in Italy, he longs for a boy he sees on a beach and writes the story Death in Venice. He is the most successful novelist of his time, winner of the Nobel Prize in literature, a public man whose private life remains secret. He is expected to lead the condemnation of Hitler, whom he underestimates. His oldest daughter and son, leaders of Bohemianism and of the anti-Nazi movement, share lovers. He flees Germany for Switzerland, France and, ultimately, America, living first in Princeton and then in Los Angeles.

In this “exquisitely sensitive” (The Wall Street Journal) novel, Tóibín has crafted “a complex but empathetic portrayal of a writer in a lifelong battle against his innermost desires, his family, and the tumultuous times they endure” (Time), and “you’ll find yourself savoring every page” (Vogue).

We’ll meet on Thursday, June 11, 6-7:30 pm, at 79 West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub in Pittsboro.

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

Join Chatham Pride for a peaceful evening of yoga and community connection in the garden. Surrounded by nature, this event offers an opportunity to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and others in a welcoming and affirming space. All experience levels are welcome. Bring a mat, water, and come as you are.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

Join us for a Steering Committee Meeting as we plan upcoming events, discuss community initiatives, and shape the future of Chatham Pride! This is a great opportunity to get involved, share ideas, and help create a more inclusive and vibrant Chatham County. Whether you're a long-time volunteer or new to Chatham Pride, we welcome all voices at the table. Come be a part of the conversation and help us make a difference!

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

Garden Work Day | 9 am - 12 pm

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

Teen Meet-Up | 6-7 pm

Teen Pride Meetup group gaterhing on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6-7 pm. Contact mindy@chathampride.orgfor location details.

The Teen Pride Meetup group is for ages 12–19. A supportive gathering for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, providing a safe space to discuss identity, build community, and engage in activities. Teens seeking community are encouraged to join.

Parent Gathering | 6-7 pm

3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6-7 pm. Contact mindy@chathampride.orgfor location details.

Our Parent Gatherings are a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

New day & location! Now on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6-7 pm. Contact mindy@chathampride.org for location details.

Our Parent Gatherings are a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.

New Teen Pride Meetup group gaterhing on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6-7 pm. Contact mindy@chathampride.org for location details.

The Teen Pride Meetup group is for ages 12–19. A supportive gathering for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, providing a safe space to discuss identity, build community, and engage in activities. Teens seeking community are encouraged to join.

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

The Local Garden at Evergreen is a partnership between The Local Church and the Chatham Pride Alliance — two communities who believe that planting something together is one of the most honest acts of love a neighborhood can offer. Rooted in an ancient invitation to plant gardens and seek the flourishing of the place where you live, this garden is a space for healing, care, and the kind of prayer that happens when your hands are in the soil. You don't have to be a church person. You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to show up — and we'll grow something worth growing.

https://www.thelocalchurchpbo.org/garden

Our next fiction book is We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir, by Samra Habib.

CANADA READS 2020 WINNER

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 EDNA STAEBLER AWARD FOR CREATIVE NON-FICTION

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

2020 LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD WINNER

ONE OF BOOK RIOT'S 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL QUEER BOOKS OF ALL TIME

How do you find yourself when the world tells you that you don't exist?

Samra Habib has spent most of their life searching for the safety to be themself. As an Ahmadi Muslim growing up in Pakistan, they faced regular threats from Islamic extremists who believed the small, dynamic sect to be blasphemous. From their parents, they internalized the lesson that revealing their identity could put them in grave danger.

When their family came to Canada as refugees, Samra encountered a whole new host of challenges: bullies, racism, the threat of poverty, and an arranged marriage. Backed into a corner, their need for a safe space--in which to grow and nurture their creative, feminist spirit--became dire. The men in Samra's life wanted to police them, the women in their life had only shown them the example of pious obedience, and their body was a problem to be solved.

So begins an exploration of faith, art, love, and queer sexuality, a journey that takes them to the far reaches of the globe to uncover a truth that was within them all along. A triumphant memoir of forgiveness and family, both chosen and not, We Have Always Been Here is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt out of place and a testament to the power of fearlessly inhabiting one's truest self.

Seven Year Productions is bringing a bold and heartfelt romantic comedy to the stage, Consider the Oyster. When Gene breaks his leg shortly after proposing to his girlfriend, Marisa, an unexpected medical twist sets off a life-changing transformation. Inspired by the way oysters can change gender over the course of their lives, Gene begins to transition into a woman, prompting questions about identity, love, and what it means to truly be oneself. Consider the Oyster is a witty, thoughtful and affirming story that explores the fluidity of gender and the beautifully changeable nature of being human, all wrapped in humor and romance.

All proceeds benefit Chatham Pride, supporting LGBTQ+ visibility and community in Chatham County. Tickets will go on sale soon! Don’t miss this unique and uplifting production. Order tickets here!