LIfting
The ministry of Presence
Who Are We?
At LiFT UCC, we are an experiment of love — a community committed to co-creating beauty, justice, and belonging through public witness, prophetic art, and sacred disruption. We believe love is not a theory but a practice, one that shows up boldly for those on the margins and refuses to be silent in the face of injustice. Every event we host — whether it’s a pop-up choir in the square, a mural in honor of Pride, or a worship service centering queer and trans voices — is an act of love in motion.
Upcoming
Events
Embark on a spiritual journey of discovery with us. We are people covenanted to grow together as we embody a new way of Christian faith.
Join Public Pop-Up Choir
April 4th 2026
A soulful public choir where everyday voices and real-life stories rise together to sing justice, dignity, and belonging into the streets.
2026 Pride Art Installations
June 2026 – July 2026
Hand-painted murals that reflect and affirm our shared humanity. These projects make our Pride, beauty, and visibility impossible to ignore.
Join Us for Sunday Gatherings
Every Sunday
Join us for a gathering that feels like home. Rooted in love, lifted by music, grounded in justice, and open to all. Come as you are; there’s room for you here.
Our Minister
Rev. Donté A. Jones, M.Div. is a faith leader, activist, and community builder based in Lancaster, PA, where he serves as Senior Minister of LIFT United Church of Christ. He also leads Presence, a grassroots collective that creates spaces of collective joy, courage, and belonging. This summer, he is launching This Is What Pride Looks Like, a citywide pop-up art installation, and preparing for register to vote pop-up choir event in September. Donté and his partner Jason will be married in June 2025 during Gay Pride Month here in Lancaster.