Asatru-Q
This site is a support forum for GLBT practitioners of the Asatru faith, a
polytheistic religion based upon the beliefs in Pre-Christian Northern Europe.
Included is links, message board, articles, and e-mail, reading and much more.
Casa de Cristo Evangelical Church
An open and affirming, non-denominational, Jesus Christ centered, spirit
filled, bible based church who welcomes ALL people. Serving the GLBT community
for almost 30 years.
Gay Christians
An umbrella site of the gay Christian experience with lots of resources. From
so-called "ex-gay" factsheets to local gay-friendly or gay-affirming
churches. A valuable resource.
Adventures
of a GWF-is the amazing story of one woman's journey to leave the
homophobic church behind and come out into the gay world at the later age of 30.
Great coming out story with lesbian erotica mixed into the storyline.
Ontario Consultants on
Religious Tolerance
A site devoted to accepting all peoples in all religions and faiths. The
section on homosexuality deals with tough issues at the interface between
sexual orientation and religion. Give yourself an hour or two of "quiet
time" and read through the essays. Well worth it.
The Office of
Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Concerns (Unitarian-Universalist)
The 1970 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association Urges all
peoples immediately to bring an end to all discrimination against homosexuals,
lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people. Would all our denominations be
this accepting. This section of the Unitarian-Universalist main official site
is dedicated to ministering to its G/L/B/T members.
Unitarian Universalist Association
Overview of Unitaian Universalist with links to their philosophy, and to home
pages of BGLT members home pages.
Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches
An inclusive worldwide fellowship of Christian congregations with a special
outreach to the world's gay and lesbian community. Includes the Cybercast Word
for Today, 30 minute monthly streaming audio cybercasts like "Out, Gifted
and Blest." You have to have a RealAudio player.
Queer Jihad is the queer Muslim struggle
for acceptance: first, the struggle to accept ourselves as being exactly the
way Allah has created us to be; and secondly, the struggle for acceptance and
tolerance among Muslims in general.
Everything Jewish and Gay / Lesbian /
Bisexual / Transgender
#GayChristians
(Undernet)
To quote: "This is the official website of #GayChristians, an IRC
channel where gay, bisexual, lesbian or unsure persons of faith and their
friends/families can come to discuss relevant issues in a safe, friendly,
supportive, non-sexual forum.". Some helpful relevant links,
information about the operators and the bot "GayDar".
A Common Bond (San Francisco)
For former and current G/L/B/T Jehovah's Witnesses who are coming to terms with
their sexuality. With a message board, contact information and a hotline, this
provides a touchstone for those who are dealing with an issue not well handled
in this particular religion.
Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons
Not the three words I ever expected to see in a title, but I'm glad they're
there. A well designed and executed site with good information including what
its like to be LDS and gay. A list of chapters and other information for LDS.
Brethren/Mennonite
Council
Explanations of their purpose, events calendar, links to related sites and a
list of the resources they provide. A rainbow hue to a small but significant
Protestant denomination.
Calvary Open Door
Ministries
A Christ-centered, open and affirming church meeting in Long Beach, CA. Their
mission is to share the unconditional love of Jesus Christ within our
community.
Calvary Open Door Worship Center
Gay affirming, Christ-centered church conveniently located in bellflower, CA
where it is easyfor members of the community from Orange County, Long Beach and
Los Angeles County to meet! Welcomes everyone who would interact in peace,
regardless of race, color, national origin, religious affiliation, or sexual
orientation.
Cathedral of Hope (Dallas)
The Cathedral of Hope is the largest gay church in the world. Located in Dallas
Texas thousands of lesbian and gay people gather each week. From our website
you can watch the services live each week at 11:00 a.m. (CST) or access Rev.
Michael Piazza's sermons any time. The site is full of information and
resources free to all.
Community Church of
Joy
An eccumenical multiracial church with a contemporary liturgical format using
gospel music and praise. Their mission is to grow in Jesus Christ through
worship,discipleship, service and community. Members of the International
Council of Community Churches.
Dignity/USA (Roman Catholic)
Catholic organization dedicated to inclusion of Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and
Transgendered persons into all aspects of religious life. Site includes lots of
information about the organization's actions, studies and questions about
homosexuality and the Catholic church.
Eternal Joy MCC
Eternal Joy Metropolitan Community Church is a Christian church established in
1979. Has a special ministry to the LGBT community & their supporters in Dayton
who want to explore and deepen their faith in Jesus Christ. Worship services
are every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.and 6:00 p.m. EJMCC is a chartered church of the
Universal Fellowship.
Evangelicals Concerned Western Region
A nationwide support network of gays and lesbians from conservative, Christian
backgrounds....pro gay and pro Christian. ECWR is a ministry of
Christ-centered, Bible-believing, evangelical gay and lesbian Christians.
"Not a church, but a network of groups of friends whose primary purpose is
to provide reconciliation, integration and opportunities for Christian growth
for Christian lesbians and gay men."
Faith United Church of Christ
A diverse and inclusive church. Their building is wheelchair accessible and the
congregation is made up of: friends, members, and pastors who are
multicultural, multiracial and open & affirming of GLBT persons and
families.
Friends
For Lesbian and Gay Concerns (Quakers)
A gay support group within the Religious Society of Friends (the Quakers). Not
a lot of information but a good starting point for those interested.
GLAD Alliance (Disciples of Christ)
Gay, Lesbian and Affirming Disciples Alliance, Inc. is an organization working
towards the full acceptance and integration of Gays, Lesbians and Affirming peoples
into the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Information about the
organization, what they provide and latest news. Includes links to related
sites.
Glide Memorial Church
Glide has been welcoming and affirming the LGBT community for more than 35
years. In 1965 Reverend Cecil Williams performed his first same-sex commitment
ceremony and the practice has been proudly continuing ever since. More than 50
free human service programs are offered at Glide, including an HIV-AIDS
outreach project, free medical clinic, free meals program that serves about
3,500 meals every day and more. Sunday services are called
"Celebrations" are are joyous events aimed at celebrating diversity.
Glide is a member of the United Methodist denomination.
Holy Trinity Community Church
A church that is an affirming community ministering to the needs of all people.
They provide an atmosphere conducive to spiritual growth without regard to
race, gender, orientation or social status.
Integrity (Episcopalian)
A nationwide association of Lesbian and Gay Episcopalians and friends. Contains
all kinds of interesting information about the Episcopalian church in the
United States. Learn what this group is all about and how to join. Includes a
calendar of events, press releases and more.
Metropolitan Community Church of Baltimore
A Christ-centered church that offers a special ministry to GLBT people, and all
who wish to share our walk of faith. Here you aren't tolerated or debated,
you're celebrated. Member of Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community
Churches.
Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit
The homepage of Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit where you will find
info about their 27 year ministry to the Metro Detroit GLBT Community.
New Ways Ministries
To quote from the site: "New Ways Ministry provides a gay-positive
ministry of advocacy and justice for lesbian and gay Catholics and
reconciliation within the larger Christian and civil communities". A
very active organization with a considerable resources listed on their sites.
Find out about their retreats and seminars, newspaper, press archives and more.
Open Door Center
Website of the Calvary Open Door Center, a local church in Orange County,
California that welcomes everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin,
religious affiliation, or sexual orientation.
Seventh-day Adventist Kinship International
Seventh-day Adventist Kinship International, Inc. Kinship is a nonprofit
support organization which ministers to the spiritual, emotional, social, and
physical well-being of Seventh-day Adventist lesbian, gay men, bisexual, and
trans-gendered individuals and their families and friends.
St. Jude's Metropolitan Community Church
St. Jude's MCC in Wilmington, NC, is a Christian church, responding to the call
to proclaim God's unlimited and unconditional love to all people, through
Christian ministry and social action.
The Apostolic Catholic Church in America
Described as An Inclusive Western Orthodox Church welcoming all people
regardless of marital status, gender or sexual orientation. The site provides a
short history and mission statement for the denomination, a list of
congregations around the nation (with worship schedules), the Canon Laws and
much more.
The Gay and Lesbian
Vaishnava Association
"Presenting the Third Gender as Described in Ancient Vedic (Hindu)
Texts". This site provides important information and links to the GLBT
community who either follow or are interested in learning about the Hindu
faith.
gaygospels
Quarterly newsletter of Christian homilies (sermons) for each Sunday of the
year for GLBT people.
Emerald Rainbow
A full-service metaphysical & pride store in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
offering products, services and information supporting alternative spiritual
beliefs/practices and gay & lesbian interests.
The Discovery
Community
The Discovery Community provides a retreat and recreation, with
personal/spiritual growth opportunities for gay and bisexual men.
This site provides resources to gays,
lesbians, bisexuals and anyone else who may find the information
useful. Please note that not all businesses, organizations or
individuals listed on this site are declared to be gay owned,
operated, employed or an employee of a gay, lesbian or bisexual.
Although this site is suitable for all general audiences, it is
advised to take caution when going to links that are outside of
GayCityUSA's Web Site.
