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PFLAG Phoenix – Local Churches (Gay & Gay Friendly)
Homepage: http://www.pflagphoenix.org/community/churches.html
Phoenix Chapter of Affirmation
Whether you have just begun exploring your sexual orientation, are "out and proud", or are somewhere in between, we welcome you to our group. We honor each person's process without judgment. Although we are diverse individuals, our Mormon culture provides us with a common background. We welcome anyone to be a member of our group. Affirmation is not a religious organization. Affirmation is not affiliated with the Mormon Church. Affirmation offers emotional support, social interaction, education, and literature on issues concerning gay and lesbian Mormons.
602.553.8674
Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/phxaffirmation/
All Saints Catholic Newman Center
All Saints Catholic Newman Center is a welcoming community to all. Ministries include an active GLBT Fellowship group that meets 7:00 pm Sundays for Mass.
480.967.7823
Homepage: http://www.newman-asu.org/lgf/
Email: lgf-info@newman-asu.org
Community Church of Hope
4121 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ
602.234.2180
Homepage: http://www.communitychurchofhope.com/
Dignity USA
DignityUSA works for respect and justice for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons in the Catholic Church and the world through education, advocacy and support.
2310 N. 56th Street
Phoenix, AZ
Homepage: http://www.diginphx.com/
Homepage: http://www.dignityusa.org/
Gentle Shepherd Metropolitan Community Church
2604 North 14th Street
Phoenix, AZ
602.864.6404
Homepage: http://www.gsmcc.org/
Guardian Angels Independent Catholic Church Located at Community Christian Church
1701 S. College Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281-6694
Mass: 5:00 pm on Saturday
National
Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons
We are an organization of people who believe in the worth of every soul regardless of their sexual or gender orientation. We are a family that consists of active members of the LDS faith, former members and non-members. Our membership consists of individuals situated all over the sexual mosaic. We are all at different places in our "coming-out" process.
P.O. Box 46022
Los Angeles, CA 90046-0022
661.367.2421
Homepage: http://www.affirmation.org/
Affirmation: United Methodists for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Concerns
As an independent voice of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer people, Affirmation radically reclaims the compassionate and transforming gospel of Jesus Christ by relentlessly pursuing full inclusion in the Church as we journey with the Spirit in creating God's beloved community.
P.O. Box 1021
Evanston, IL 60204
Homepage: http://www.umaffirm.org/
Al-Fatiha Foundation
Dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, those exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their allies, families and friends. Al-Fatiha promotes the progressive Islamic notions of peace, equality and justice.
Al-Fatiha Foundation
PO Box 33015
Washington, DC 20033
Homepage: http://www.al-fatiha.org/
Cathedral of Hope
A philosophical or value statement that seeks to respond to the why of the organization’s existence. A mission statement should be outcome-oriented, describing what will be accomplished. It should be succinct and easily memorable. It must have an active verb, not a form of "be." For a church, it must lead the congregation beyond itself and arise from a passion to follow God. The Mission of the Cathedral of Hope is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion and relentless compassion.
5910 Cedar Springs Rd.
Dallas, TX 75235
Homepage: http://www.cathedralofhope.com/
Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry (CLGS)
CLGS is purposed toward developing programming in each of four major areas: Research, Resourcing, Education for Leadership, and Community-Building/Advocacy. All programming works to carry out the Center's fundamental mission: To advance the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and to transform faith communities and the wider society by taking a leading role in shaping a new public discourse on religion and sexuality through education, research, community building and advocacy.
Homepage: http://www.clgs.org/
Changing Attitude
Working for gay and lesbian affirmation within the Anglican Church. Our Goal: The day when the Anglican Churches fully accept, welcome and offer equality of opportunity to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
12 Lavender Gardens
Battersea, London, SW11 1DL
Homepage: http://www.changingattitude.org/
Family Fellowship
Family Fellowship is a volunteer service organization, a diverse collection of Mormon families engaged in the cause of strengthening families with homosexual members.
Homepage: http://www.ldsfamilyfellowship.org/
Gay Buddhists Fellowship
2215-R Market Street PMB 456
San Francisco, CA 94114
Homepage: http://www.gaybuddhist.org/
Gay LDS Young Adults
First and foremost, to provide safe and healthy social activities and events for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender young adults ages 18-30 who share the similar cultural and religious background and/or heritage in Mormonism. Our social activities are not religious and are open to everyone regardless of their current religious affiliation, belief or church membership status. It is the goal of each GLYA social event to be held in an environment that is free from any religious, political or philosophical agenda. Second, to provide resources and information for the physical, mental/emotional, spiritual and educational well-being of Gay LDS Young Adults throughout the world.
2631 E. Murray-Holladay Road
Salt Lake City, Utah
Homepage: http://www.glya.com/
Lutherans Concerned/North America
We believe that God values and embraces each person as a beloved child, that the Spirit gives a diversity of gifts for the common good, and that Jesus Christ calls us to work for justice. The ministries of Lutherans Concerned / North America (LC/NA) embody, inspire, and support the acceptance and full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, their families, friends and allies, within the Lutheran communion and its ecumenical and global partners.
Homepage: http://www.lcna.org/
Metropolitan Community Churches
A worldwide fellowship of Christian churches with a special outreach to the world's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.
500 Chestnut St., Ste. 1513
Abilene, TX 79602
Homepage: http://mccchurch.org/
More Light Presbyterians
Network of people seeking the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
PMB 246
4737 County Road 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345-2634
Homepage: http://www.mlp.org/
No Longer Silent: Clergy for Justice
The time has come to share an alternative Christian perspective on the issue of homosexuality. We believe that homosexual persons are people of wholeness and worth, entitled to a complete and full life. We are convinced that the Bible makes clear God's unconditional love and acceptance of all people. We therefore welcome homosexual persons, as we welcome all people, into our Christian communities and organizations.
Homepage: http://nolongersilent.org/
Rainbow Baptists
Providing support, information and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer identified Baptists, their family and friends.
P.O. Box 3183
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Homepage: http://www.rainbowbaptists.org/
Restoration Church of Jesus Christ
Our message to the world is that our Heavenly Parents (yes, both of them!) love ALL of Their children unconditionally, regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation.
Homepage: http://home.netcom.com/~utahdude/rcjc/rcjc.html
"Sister" Gay/Lesbian Jewish Organizations
A listing of Gay & Lesbian Jewish congregations and resources.
Homepage: http://www.etzchaimflorida.org/
Soulforce, Inc.
Soulforce is an interfaith movement committed to ending spiritual violence perpetuated by religious policies and teachings against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) people. We teach and employ the nonviolent principles of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. to the liberation of sexual and gender minorities.
PO Box 3195
Lynchburg, VA 24503-0195
877.705.6393
Homepage: http://www.soulforce.org/
United Church of Christ Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns
The Coalition provides support and sanctuary to all our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender sisters and brothers, their families and friends; advocates for their full inclusion in church and society; and brings Christ's affirming message of love and justice for all people.
2592 West 14th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Homepage: http://www.ucccoalition.org/
World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews: Keshet Ga'avah
Consists of around 50 member organizations all over the world. The World Congress wishes: to be the worldwide voice of LGBT Jews; to support, inspire, and strengthen local groups; to foster a sense of community among diverse individuals and organizations; to achieve equality and security for LGBT Jews worldwide.
Homepage: http://glbtjews.org/
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