Sep 1st, 2002
GLBT Support in Faith Communities
Controversy around gay marriage and/or commitment ceremonies often stirs up debates around homosexuality and religion. Nearly every faith and denomination has a GLBTA organization or committee. If you are in need of support or resources regarding your faith or spirituality, here are some helpful links to get you started:
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Soulfource: Activism to stop spiritual violence
Baptist: Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists
Brethren/Mennonite: Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests
Catholic: Dignity
Episcopalian: Integrity
Evangelical: Evangelicals Concerned
Jewish: The World Congress of GLBT Jews
Lutheran: Lutherans Concerned
Methodist: Reconciling Ministries Network
Metropolitan Community Churches
Mormon: Affirmation
Muslim: Al-Fatiha
Presbyterian: More Light
Quaker: Friends for LGBTQ Concerns
Seventh-Day Adventist: Kinship International
Unitarian Universalist: Interweave
United Church of Christ: Coalition for LGBT Concerns
[...] I referred her to my collection of links to various LGBT groups connected to specific religions. [...]