Lavender Light Gospel Choir

“Lavender Light is not a church…

Lavender Light Gospel Choir is an independent, Black led, mixed voice and intergenerational chorus with membership spanning across ethnic and religious backgrounds. Based in New York City, the choir was founded in 1985 by two Black, gay men reclaiming their musical and spiritual roots after homophobia drove one of them from his previous church. In the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis, Lavender Light was the world’s first Lesbian and Gay Gospel Choir. 

Now in its 40th year, Lavender Light has performed in iconic venues ranging from Madison Square Garden to Yankee Stadium; from City Hall, to the United Nations. Beyond the aim of artistic excellence, Lavender Light is dedicated to creative supportive space for LGBTQIA+ people to sing this sacred music as their fully expressed, authentic selves. With a special ministry to the Black queer community, the choir prioritizes community engagement and provides spiritual respite to all those who need it most. 

…Lavender Light is not a church, but a community.”  

We request your support to continue maximizing our social impact for those we serve. Whether a one-time gift or recurring donation, your contributions enable us to ensure that Lavender Light may thrive for another 40 years of community, music, and inspirational advocacy.