​We believe that God loves us all – no exceptions.

– episcopalchurch.org/who-we-are/lgbtq

Related Pages:

LGBTQ+ Episcopalians

Resources and information from the national headquarters of The Episcopal Church

People of Faith

How to find a welcoming place of worship, support, community, and allies 

Congregations

Resources that may help you to welcome, affirm and support LGBTQ+ people of faith 

Recommended Reading & Resources

Books, articles & links on queer theology, LGBTQIA+ matters and people of faith.

This site is a work in progress and will be updated as new information becomes available. Please take a look, try some links, and let me know if you encounter anything out of date, broken, or incorrect so I can keep this up to date as a resource.

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LGBTQ+ People of Faith and Congregations

Many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) people of faith don’t know where to find a place of worship that will fully affirm and support them; and a lot of congregations want to be more supportive and welcoming but don’t know how to start.

 

This seems to be true across religious borders, and while my focus is specific to the Episcopal Church, I will try to include information on this site that could be useful to people regardless of the shape their faith takes.

 

A Queer Journey…

LGBTQ+ rights and justice have come a long way. But even with the national and global upsurge in marriage equality and non-discrimination laws (and The Episcopal Church backing them as policy), far too many LGBTQ+ people – especially those who are transgender, non-binary, or gender nonconforming – are still discriminated against, marginalized, subjected to hate crimes, and/or just don’t feel welcomed. Many queer people of faith have had bad experiences with religious groups or congregations and feel uneasy seeking spiritual support. Please know that whatever your past with Christianity or other religious paths, GOD LOVES YOU. You are not an outsider, other-than, made wrong, or any other judgment that people may have used against you; even if they quoted Bible verses, said God told them, or are backed by their congregation or denomination. People who claim “God Hates (whatever it is they’re calling out)” don’t understand the nature of the Divine. I firmly believe that it is not in God’s nature to hate – God is Love.

 

I realized I was bisexual at the age of 17 and was blessed to have parents and friends who loved and supported me in being who I am; churches have not always been as understanding. I deeply appreciate that the Episcopal Church appreciates, welcomes, and ordains people of all genders, races, and identities.

 

In my final year of seminary, I decided to focus my master’s thesis on how deacons can help congregations to better welcome, affirm and support people of faith who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer in any way. My goal with both the thesis and this site is to fold my research, diaconal practice, and personal experience into resources for those who want to connect or reconnect with God/Divine in their own daily lives and/or through communities of faith and worship.

My Writings:

From The Episcopal Church:

We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being… Leadership is a gift from God and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of gender, sexual identity or orientation.