For First Presbyterian Church of Livermore, welcome is more than something written on a sign or printed in a church bulletin. It is something the congregation works to put into practice.

First Presbyterian describes itself as an “open & inclusive community” that celebrates all people as made in the image of God. The church says it “fully welcomes and includes ALL people – as visitors, as members, as leaders & as pastors.”

When Word on the Street Books opened its doors in downtown Livermore, the goal was to create more than another place to buy books. The vision was to create a space where people could gather, connect, and feel at home.

“We want to be an open and … [welcoming space] where everyone … can stop by with their friends, to get to know [each other] in Livermore,” the owner Linda Maggi says.

Located in Second Street Mall in Downtown Livermore, WildCard Collective brings together books, apparel, gifts, events, and plenty of personality. But what stands out most is the intention behind the space: creating a place where people can find themselves represented and feel welcome.

“We’re allies,” Owner Elizabeth states. She describes the store as a place that strives “to be inclusive and represent everybody out there.”

Bluebirds Chocolate is a woman and LGBTQ+ owned small business right here in Livermore, dedicated to handmade, artisan chocolates that are as unique as they are delicious. As a Livermore Pride Passport stop, we invite you to support Bluebirds as a local business built by and for our community, all year long.

Del Cielo has long put its beer where its values are. Back in 2021, the brewery released Always Pride, a Pride Month brew created to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, with 20% of proceeds donated to the Rainbow Community Center

From the very beginning, Wingen has stood with Livermore Pride. They have been sponsors and supporters since day one, helping make LGBTQ+ events and visibility possible in our city.

“Wingen Bakery is an LGBTQ+ Ally. We are a Livermore Pride Sponsor and a safe space for anyone in the community who identifies. Discrimination has no place at Wingen Bakery. We stand up for and support our LGBTQ+ community as a business and as individuals and that will never change.”

Every year at Pride, Lynnewood joins us with a booth, creating a welcoming presence for attendees and offering visible affirmation that faith communities can be places of inclusion, acceptance, and love.

At a time when many LGBTQ+ people are searching for spaces where they can fully belong, Lynnewood United Methodist Church has made it clear that they believe inclusion and affirmation are central values of their community.

“Everyone deserves a safe and inclusive environment to come enjoy on their nights out” - Michelle Braatz, Owner

Swirl on the Square will have you twirling with glee with its wine and tapas menu served with a side of inclusion and community!

“We are creating those inclusive spaces now, wherever we are.” — Hanna Bronnenberg | Co-Owner

Alyssa DeMarinis and Hanna Bronnenberg, Co-Owners of Roll for Inclusion, are excited to join Livermore Pride Passport 2025! Roll for Inclusion is a board game café focused on creating inclusive spaces to bring together community, play, and purpose.