WELCOMING CHURCHES & GROUPS

SpongeBob goes to church: Despite being spurned by James Dobson's Focus on the Family for being too "tolerant" and especially for holding hands with a starfish, SpongeBob learns "all are welcome" in the UCC. Read the full story.

Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists Churches - members of the association of Baptist churches (primarily American Baptist) that are inclusive, welcoming and affirming.

Affirmation  organization of GLBT United Methodists

ChristianLesbians.com - Gay-Welcoming Congregations throughout the country listed by state and denomination.

Dignity USA organization of GLBT Catholics

Evangelicals Concerned organization of Evangelical Christians 

The Franciscans of Divine Providence is a union of the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of Divine Providence - an LBGT affirming, Ecumenical, Independent Catholic Religious Orders of Priests, Brothers and Sisters.

Gay Christian Outreach - Support, fellowship and resources for GLBT Christians, their family and their friends. The Founders and The Gay Christian Outreach Leadership Team welcomes all GLBT Christians, their family and their friends regardless of age, denomination, gender or orientation.

LGBT welcoming church listings by GayChurch.org.

Gays for God - GLBT Directory of Faith Communities - Congregations and faith networks. In your area, there are congregations that affirm gay people of faith. Find them by denomination/religion or by location.

Gay Christians.org - Lists of gay friendly churches in the following denominations: Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, MCC, Reconciling (Methodist), Presbyterian, United Church of Christ, Unity Churches Association and Canadian Resources.

Grace Online - an affirming Christian community welcoming all to partake in the freely-given grace of Jesus Christ. We exist to proclaim God's unconditional love to all and to provide fellowship, friendship and spiritual opportunities to those seeking it.

Integrity Partners  Affirming Episcopal Congregations 

Lutherans Concerned organization of GLBT Lutherans

More Light Presbyterians seeking the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

The Oasis - List of Welcoming Congregations with ministry for Episcopal Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, class or ability.

Open & Affirming Ministries - Disciples of Christ Churches.

Welcoming Ministries Search - Provides the ability to search 1,416 local churches, 55 campus ministries, 37 Judicatories, and seven national and international ministries that have publicly declared themselves welcoming of lesbian and gay people.

CHURCH ALLIES

The following list includes those churches that have identified themselves as welcoming of API LGBT persons. Some of these are mixed congregations and some are congregations serving in Asian and Pacific Islander Communities. Please contact GRACE for inclusion on this list

Arcadia Congregational United Church of Christ, 2607 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 447-8053