Name: Semler Live in Concert
Start: 2022-03-30T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2022-03-30T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Fairmount Presbyterian Church

Semler Live in Concert

Fairmount Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)

Join Queer Christian rock artist Semler for an intimate show and Q&A session. Register and support local LGBTQ+ nonprofits!

Fairmount Presbyterian Church

<p>For LGBTQ+ folk and allies who are seekers, have been abandoned or hurt by the church, are spiritual-but-non-religious, deconstructing, Christian, or somewhere in between: this is a show you won&#x27;t want to miss. Grace &quot;<a href="https://www.semlermusic.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Semler</a>&quot; Baldridge (all pronouns) has been <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/now-playing/2021/08/19/1029309141/semler-jesus-from-texas" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">featured on NPR</a>, The Washington Post, and Apple Radio. With song titles like &quot;Jesus from Texas&quot; and &quot;Hallelujah (In Your Arms)&quot; that Baldridge calls &quot;an anthem of queer joy,&quot; they explore faith through an LGBTQ+ lens, offering critique to mainstream western Christianity and authenticity about their lived experience as a queer person seeking God.</p><h3>Pre-Registration &amp; Donation</h3><p>Cultivating safe, sacred space means the organizers need to know how many people to expect, so pre-registration is required. Concertgoers are encouraged to make a give-as-you-can donation to local LGBTQ+ partner organizations. You can donate $1, $10, or $100—totally up to you. 100% of proceeds from donations will go to: </p><ul><li><a href="https://lgbtcleveland.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland</a></li><li><a href="https://www.centraloutreach.com/location/cleveland-heights-oh-location" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Central Outreach Wellness Center</a> (Cleveland Heights)</li><li><a href="https://www.colorsplus.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Colors+ Youth Center</a></li></ul><h3>Venue &amp; Parking Information</h3><p>Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show begins at 7:00 p.m. </p><p>Standing room and limited seating will be available. The building is ADA accessible. </p><p>Free parking is available in the lot located behind Fairmount Presbyterian Church, and an additional open lot located across the street at the intersection of Scarborough/Fairmount. Street parking is also available. </p><h3>COVID Protocol</h3><p>Concertgoers may choose whether to wear a mask. Guests who are unvaccinated are asked to wear a mask. We ask that all audience members be respectful of one another&#x27;s choices. Guests exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or who have tested positive within the last 14 days must stay home. </p><h3>About the Artist </h3><p>Semler made headlines in 2021 by topping Apple Music Christian charts and Spotify&#x27;s Top Christian Artists playlists. They were the first openly queer artist to hit Number 1 on the iTunes Christian music charts. Their impact on the industry led to the announcement they will open for <a href="https://www.relientk.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Relient K</a> on their 2022 &quot;Um, Yeah&quot; tour. In a genre that has historically shunned musicians for coming out or supporting LGBTQ+ rights, Semler is among a group of Christian LGBTQ+ artists carving out space that embraces their full identity, including their faith. </p><p>ARTIST SOCIALS: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracebaldridge" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/gracebaldridge" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@semlerrrr" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a></p><p>PRESS: <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/now-playing/2021/08/19/1029309141/semler-jesus-from-texas" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Top Shelf 2021 </a>| <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/now-playing/2021/08/19/1029309141/semler-jesus-from-texas" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/relevant-recommends-six-releases-were-excited-about-this-week/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Relevant Magazine</a> | <a href="https://religionnews.com/2021/09/20/switchfoots-jon-foreman-posts-video-supporting-lgbtq-rights-and-freedoms/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Religion News Service</a> | <a href="https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/pride-2021-playlist" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">NYLON</a> | <a href="https://baptistnews.com/article/how-did-an-openly-queer-artist-climb-to-no-1-on-the-christian-music-charts/#.YgPxZPXMLsJ" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Baptist News Global</a></p><h3>About the Sponsors </h3><p><a href="https://fpccle.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fairmount Presbyterian Church</a> (PCUSA) and <a href="https://www.stpauls-church.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">St. Paul&#x27;s Episcopal Church</a> in Cleveland Heights are proud to co-sponsor this show. </p>

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