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The intent of our Affirming Church Directory™ is to provide an online resource for people to locate and visit welcoming Christian churches around the world. We list congregations that meet on a regular basis in a physical location for worship, prayer, service and fellowship. All churches in this directory have confirmed that their congregation, in some form or fashion, is an affirming. Please know that many churches are only gathering online right now — check with the church via phone, website, etc. A community of faith where you and your family are safe!
Gay Friendly Churches
Find a Church More and more churches and religious institutions are opening their doors and communities to fully include and affirm persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. The intent of the Affirming Church Directory is to provide an online directory for people so they can locate and visit gay-friendly Christian churches around the world. We list congregations that meet regularly in a physical location for worship, prayer, service, and fellowship.
How to find a church that is safe for LGBTQ people
Discover LGBT-friendly churches near you. Explore affirming congregations across the US that celebrate faith, identity, and community. The Church Clarity database is where we publish church scores based on how clearly their websites communicate their actively enforced policies. Score Definitions: Read more about how we define each score.
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The Open and Affirming Coalition advocates for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in the United Church of Christ and beyond, and equips UCC congregations to become effective witnesses to Christ’s extravagant welcome. . Find a Reconciling Ministry
Looking for a church that aligns with your personal values? First you have to find one that is Clear. Search Church Clarity; a crowd-sourced database of Christian congregations, listed by how clearly they communicate their Actively Enforced Policies. We currently evaluate church sites for policies that impact LGBTQ+ people and Women in Leadership. . About our Affirming Church Directory™
Find Non-Denominational churches near you with our Local Church Finder. is the #1 platform that helps you connect with local Christian churches near you. . Find an Affirming Church
Okay, so after all of this, what if you still can’t find a church? You might be in an area that doesn’t have any welcoming churches or where you might have to travel a while. You might consider making the trip once a month just to get some community. Or you could find a church where they live stream the services. You can gather a group of likeminded friends (either in person or online) to. .
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Reconciling ministries commit to: Outreach, affirmation, and intersectional ministry with and for LGBTQ+ persons locally Creating opportunities to engage in dialogue, build relationships, and advocate for changes to Church policies related to ordination equality, marriage equality, and the availability of funds that help make LGBTQ+ justice a reality. .