MAINLINE PROTESTANTAmerican Baptist Churches USA Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists advocates for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons within Baptist communities of faith. Christian Church/Disciples of Christ Gay, Lesbian and Affirming Disciples Alliance works for the full dignity and integrity of GLBT and affirming people within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Episcopal Church Integrity witnesses to God’s inclusive love to the Episcopal Church and the LGBT community and works for the full inclusion of all the baptized in all the sacraments. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Lutherans Concerned North America works for the full inclusion of LGBT Lutherans in all aspects of the life of their Church and congregations. Presbyterian Church (USA) More Light Presbyterians seeks the full participation of LGBT people of faith in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Reformed Church in America Room for All offers support and education, advocating for the full participation of LGBT persons in the life and ministry of the Reformed Church in America. United Church of Christ The UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns provides support and sanctuary and advocates for full inclusion of LGBT people in church and society. United Methodist Reconciling Ministries Network mobilizes United Methodists of all sexual orientations and gender identities to transform our Church and world into the full expression of Christ’s inclusive love. Methodist Federation for Social Action mobilizes clergy and laity to take action on issues of peace, poverty and people’s rights within the church, the nation and the world |
OTHER RELIGIOUS & SECULAR ORGANIZATIONSThe Beatitudes Society develops and sustains a national network of emerging Christian leaders who seek a Christianity that welcomes all people, especially those at the margins.Believe Out Loud, a partnership of leading advocacy groups, seeks to accelerate the existing Christian movement toward LGBT inclusion. Center for Lesbian Gay Studies at Pacific School of Religion seeks to shape public discourse about religion and sexuality. Christian Community strengthens the health of congregations and the communities in which they are located. Faith in America educates the public about religion-based bigotry’s harm to gay and lesbian Americans. Human Rights Campaign’s Religion and Faith Program mobilizes people of faith to advocate for LGBT people. Provides curricula and clergy resources. Institute for Welcoming Resources creates resources that support the unconditional welcome of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and their families. National Black Justice Coalition is dedicated to empowering Black same-gender-loving, LGBT people to achieve social justice, equality, and an end to racism and homophobia. Religious Institute advocates for sexual health, education and justice in faith communities and society. Social Justice Sexuality Initiative is conducting a national survey to better understand how identity enhances or inhibits sociopolitical experiences of LGBT people-of-color. Soulforce works to end the religious and political oppression of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning people. Standing On The Side of Love is a justice campaign with national influence. TransFaith Online provides support to transgender people in their faith journeys and aids people of faith in being educated friends and supporters to transgender people. |