Action Alert - City Club Actions in Cleveland - January 16, 2026

A big “Thank You!” to LOVEboldly’s friend and supporter, Lisa Vahey, for curating this list of actions.

Context: The City Club of Cleveland is hosting Aaron Baer, the president of the Columbus-based Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) on January 16, 2026. CCV has been previously designated as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. For more information checkout out a timeline of events from The Buckeye Flame.

Lavender in Solidarity: LGBT Center Cleveland is inviting staff and the community to participate in a visible, non-disruptive show of support. Lavender has long symbolized queer resistance and survival, so by wearing, we hope to affirm LGBTQ+ dignity and safety against harmful rhetoric. Wear lavender in person or post online. Tag the LGBT Center and use #LavenderInSolidarity

ACT UP Cleveland: The local chapter is organizing an action outside the City Club entrance. They will be holding a planning meeting at the Center on the evening of Thursday, January 15.

Learn more from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Act-Up-Cleveland-61575661469126/

From Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actupcle/

The Rainbow Brigade: Organized by Paula Kampf and others, this group will arrive at 10:30 AM to create a “flood of solidarity” along the sidewalk using 50+ rainbow umbrellas to greet participants and passersby.

More details + sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRIMItNIhS6WtBmNKgV4NXXubmgFr34_VZ8mgXSY5kfJt7sQ/viewform

Love at the Plaza: Fairmount Presbyterian and the Ecumenical Queer Union for Action and Love (EQUAL) are hosting a joyful counter-event across the street (1340 Euclid Ave). This “Public Celebration of Queer Faith” will feature music, affirming theology, and personal testimonies to offer a different perspective on faith and inclusion.

More details here: https://www.fpccle.org/event/love-at-the-plaza-a-public-celebration-of-queer-faith