Queer Genealogy

Greenbelt is a welcoming home to queer spirituality, with an open LGBTQ+ presence. While always part of Greenbelt’s DNA, the journey has not been straightforward. Back in 1991, fed up with the word ‘gay’ always being followed by the word ‘issue’, Robert Palmer and Willie Williams set up Greenbelt’s first gay ‘safe space’ (called “No Agenda”) without the knowledge of the organisers. The rest, as they say, is history. In this light-hearted session, Robert and Willie will be in conversation with Hayley Barnden and Chris Gray from the current OUT@Greenbelt team, comparing notes across the generations. From AIDS and visibility to gender identity and pronouns, the session will look at what was important then and now, and reflect on the progress of the last 30 years.”