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Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons Affirmation is a fellowship of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, their family and friends who share the common bond of the Mormon experience. Its purpose is to provide a supportive environment for relieving the needless fear, guilt, self-oppression and isolation that LDS gays and lesbians can experience in an era where willful ignorance about human sexuality is too often a reality. We believe that a same-gender orientation and same-gender relationships can be consistent with and supported by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Al-Fatiha Foundation Al-Fatiha Foundation is 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. We envision a world that is free from prejudice, injustice and discrimination, where all people are fully embraced and accepted into their faith, their families and their communities. Founded in 1998, Al-Fatiha Foundation is a registered US-based non-profit, non-governmental organization. American Friends Service Committee The American Friends Service Committee carries out service, development, social justice and peace programs throughout the world. The group's work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. This Quaker organization has a national committee called LGBT Rights & Recognition: Linking LGBT Liberation to Struggles for Racial, Economic & Gender Justice. Calvary United Methodist Church Calvary United Methodist Church is a progressive, racially mixed urban congregation located in Southwest Philadelphia. We are also a Reconciling Congregation within the United Methodist Church, designated as such in 1985 to formally and intentionally proclaim our acceptance and affirmation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons as part of our overall commitment to inclusivity. Please join us for Sunday worship at 11 am. Central Baptist Church For more than a century, Central Baptist Church has been a progressive voice in our own Main Line Philadelphia suburban community and also on a regional, national, and global level. We are people of all ages, races, religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, and walks of life who come together as a welcoming and affirming congregation affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists and American Baptist Churches. Join us on Sundays for Learning Community at 9:30 AM and Worship at 10:45 AM. Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church At Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, we are a diverse group of people. Our ages range from the very small to the wise elders, our skin colors stretch the gamut and we represent a number of cultures and abilities. We are a Reconciling Congregation, and welcome people of all sexual orientations, genders, races and beliefs. Although we are self-consciously Christian, we also have a number of associate members who are Muslim, Jewish, Pagan or Shinto. We celebrate bing Christian, while not claiming that Christianity is either the only or the best way. Worship at 11 AM - changes to 10 AM in the summer. Christian Association The Christian Association is a 114 year-old ecumenical Protestant campus ministry which seeks to be a public voice for a Progressive Christianity that is socially aware and intellectually rigorous. The LGBT-friendly clergy and staff is available for counseling, spiritual direction or as workshop leaders. Of particular concern is the way some use religion as justification for homophobia. The CA also provides a sexuality ministry called PassionWorks. Collenbrook United Church We are both United Church of Christ and Presbyterian Church (USA) and are both Open and Affirming and More Light, which means welcoming into worship and leadership all persons without regard to where they are on their life's journey. In recent years we have witnessed the struggle of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons for acceptance within the church of Jesus Christ. We acknowledge God’s gift of sexuality with its joy, power and mystery. We believe that God has created us as physical, rational, emotional, spiritual and sexual beings. We also believe that our sexual orientation is part of God’s creation and plan for us. We worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Congregation Beth Ahavah Congregation Beth Ahavah serves Philadelphia and the greater Delaware Valley's GLBT Jewish community and welcomes people of all gender and sexual identities. Since 1975, we've been committed to providing a comfortable place for people of all sexual orientations and religious affiliations to experience Judaism. Shabbat evening services or Torah study every other Friday at 8:00 p.m. Member of Union for Reform Judaism and World Congress of Gay and Lesbian Jewish Organizations (Keshet Ga'avah). Dignity Philadelphia Dignity Philadelphia is a caring, supportive community of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender Catholics, our families and friends. Please join us for Liturgy each Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany. Emergence International* Emergence is a worldwide community of Christian Scientists, their families and friends providing spiritual and educational support for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people as they deal with homophobia and heterosexism. Evangelicals Concerned Evangelicals Concerned (EC) is a nationwide ministry which encourages and affirms lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Christians in their faith. We organize small groups, bible studies, social activities and other events in many North American cities, and we organize national and regional conferences every year. First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia We are an intentionally diverse Unitarian Universalist congregation inspired by our historic urban ministry established in 1796. We seek to lead meaningful lives, to love one another without prejudice, and to build a just and sustainable world. As an official Welcoming Congregation we are inclusive towards LGBT people. Please join us for our vibrant inspired worship services Sundays at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary. In the summer, services will be held at 10:00 AM. First United Methodist Church of Germantown The First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) is a diverse, urban community of faith that seeks to experience and worship God through Jesus’ message of love and inclusion and the mystery of grace expressed through his life. We affirm our commitment by working together, taking risks for social justice and peace in our community, our city, our nation and our world. Fusion Baptist Church The Nation's first American Baptist Church formed specifically to minister to the LGBT community of the Greater Philadelphia region, and, of course, the people who love them. Our goal is creating a place which is "safe" for everyone. We have a particular concern that the Christian church has effectively excluded individuals who are openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and/or trans-gendered. We believe God's love is to all people. Fusion Baptist Church is currently supported by the ministry of Drexel Hill Baptist Church and meets on Sundays at 7:00 pm at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion. Grace Epiphany Church Grace Epiphany is a community of followers of Jesus Christ, welcoming all people who come to our doors as fellow pilgrims, without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. We strive to be an inclusive and diverse group of people. The congregation is both multi-cultural and multi-racial. We are also diverse in terms of family structures: families with mothers and fathers, families with same-sex parents, bi-racial couples, couples with adopted children of a different race, and single parents are among our active membership. Together we aspire to be a people of hope, justice, and love. Grace Epiphany is a parish church in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, part of the Episcopal Church and the world-wide Anglican Communion. Worship on Sundays at 8AM and 10:30AM. Hillel at Steinhardt Hall Hillel at Steinhardt Hall serves as the focus of Jewish communal activity on campus. A wide variety of social, intellectual, cultural, educational and religious programs serve the spectrum of interests and concerns of Jewish students and faculty. Hillel is open to the entire University community and supportive of a variety of student groups including J-BaGeL, the LGBT Jewish student organization. The professional staff is also available for personal and religious counseling. Imago Dei Metropolitan Community Church We are a Church passionate about God, the Bible, and the call to live our lives with purpose and passion. We celebrate diversity and independent thought as each person works out their spiritual journey within the context of community. You will find a warm welcome whoever you are – gay, bisexual, lesbian, transgender, intersexual, heterosexual or simply refusing any label. We celebrate white or black, Asian or Hispanic, conservative or liberal, old or young, rich or poor, married or single. Integrity Philadelphia Integrity is a nonprofit organization of LGBT Episcopalians and our straight friends. Since our founding by Dr. Louie Crew in rural Georgia in 1974, Integrity has been the leading grassroots voice for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the Episcopal Church and our equal access to its rites. The Philadelphia chapter meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity. Kol Tzedek Kol Tzedek is a Reconstructionist Synagogue committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. We cultivate the opportunity for people to experience Judaism through prayer, education, spirituality and Jewish activism. We are dedicated to community building and tikkun olam, both within and beyond our local neighborhood. Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion The Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion seeks to proclaim the good news of reconciliation and healing in Jesus Christ to Philadelphia and its neighborhoods. We are a Reconciled in Christ congregation, which means that LGBT people are welcome and encouraged to participate fully in the life of the congregation. LGBT people are active in a variety of ways in our congregation and on our staff. Lutherans Concerned 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. Metropolitan Community Church Being empowered through discipleship, MCCP exists to become alive in Christ and to receive the full manifestation of the Holy Spirit while actively impacting and uplifting the LGBTQ Community in a revolutionary, Christ-like fashion. Sunday Worship Services at 11 a.m. Mishkan Shalom Mishkan Shalom is a spiritual, progressive and inclusive Reconstructionist Synagogue located in Philadelphia. Our synagogue is a place where we integrate tradition and innovation, share our faith and doubts, ask questions, and learn from one another. Friday night services start at 6:30 pm and Shabbat morning services are held at 10 am. Summer services are held Saturday mornings with a Torah study at 9:30 am and services starting at 10:30 am. Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia Based on the insight that there is that of God in every person, this testimony held and still holds that there is no room in our Society for discrimination, including that based on age, gender, race, sexual orientation or ethnic origin. From the beginning, Friends have supported equality of the sexes and races. Meeting for worship is held Sundays at 10:30 am and Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Old First Reformed Church Old First, an Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ, welcomes everyone, no matter who you are or where you are on life's journey. We gather for worship every Sunday at 11 am (10 am in summer) and offer Church School programs for all ages. Rainbow Buddhist Meditation For Buddhists and those interested in Buddhism, join us for an LGBT meditation session and discussion. We meet Sundays at 5:00 pm at the William Way Community Center. Resurrection Lutheran Church Services are held on Sundays at 10 a.m. during the year and 9:30 a.m. during the summer. Resurrection Lutheran is a Reconciled in Christ church and welcomes all people. Saint Mary Magdalene Community We are an inclusive Catholic community and we welcome all people. We believe in the dignity and integrity of each human being. We unite with all who believe and practice peace, equality, compassion, tolerance and love. Reaching out to those in need, we embrace differences and value inclusion of all people. We do not discriminate on the basis of marital status, religious affiliation, LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and those questioning sexual identity). We celebrate the Eucharist at Mass every Sunday at 9:00 am in Mc Burney Chapel in Drexel Hill United Methodist Church. SILOAM Ministries SILOAM helps men, women and children of all races, creeds, and orientations infected and affected by HIV/AIDS maximize their wellness and sense of being fully alive by offering a continuum of support services that leads to deeper connections to their own self, other people, the natural world, and a power greater than themselves (however one understands this). Soulforce Philadelphia The mission of Soulforce is to cut off homophobia at its source -- religious bigotry. Soulforce uses a dynamic "take it to the streets" style of activism to connect the dots between anti-gay religious dogma and the resulting attacks on the lives and civil liberties of LGBT Americans. We apply the creative direct action principles taught by Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. to peacefully resist injustice and demand full equality for LGBT citizens and same-gender families. St. Luke's United Church of Christ We are a community of faith, located in the Far Northeast of Philadelphia. St. Luke's United Church of Christ welcomes all seekers--those seeking an open and affirming church, those seeking a progressive church--and those seeking a church home. At St. Luke's we believe in freedom and diversity in worship and life style. We welcome people from all denominations regardless of previous affiliation. We are an Open and Affirming church. Join us for worship on Sundays at 10:30 am. St. Mary's Church, Hamilton Village This LGBT-friendly, inclusive Episcopal Church is located on campus. We hosted the first lesbian and gay religious organizations (Integrity and Dignity) in their early years and hired openly gay clergy for most of the decade of the 1990's. Our current Rector is an openly gay man active in the community. St. Mary's celebrates Choral Eucharist on Sundays at 11:00 am. Tabernacle United Church We are a United Church of Christ and Presbyterian Church. As a More Light/Open and Affirming congregation we welcome LGBT people and their families in to the full life of the congregation. We have sponsored gay, lesbian and bisexual candidates for ministry, perform union ceremonies and advocate in favor of civil marriage equality. Worship on Sundays at 10:00 am. The Church of St. Luke & The Epiphany At The Church of St. Luke and The Epiphany, we seek to be an open and welcoming place where individuals may safely bring their different backgrounds and perspectives to explore, experience and practice Christian faith. The Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Sundays at both 9:00 and 11:00 am, and Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. In the summer, there is only one Sunday service at 10:00 am. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration We at Restoration, sometimes also called UUCR, are a diverse and genuinely friendly group of people. Join us for Sunday services each week in our handicapped-accessible sanctuary from September through June at 11:00 and for our social hour afterwards. We welcome persons from a wide variety of religious backgrounds who seek personal and spiritual growth in an extended family atmosphere. United Christian Church Throughout its history, this congregation has embodied the radically inclusive love of the Christ. Walk through our doors today and you will experience the welcome and hospitality of a people who are continuing to be transformed by God's grace. Our church is Open and Affirming. Worship is on Sundays at 9:00 and 11:00 am. United Church of Christ Coalition for LGBT 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. Listed is the southeast Pennsylvania contact person, Nancy Krody. University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation Our members are students, professionals, working class, singles, couples, families with children, retired people: life-long Lutherans and transfers from other faiths—or no faith. We are a Reconciling in Christ congregation and welcome all people, regardless of sexual orientation. We celebrate the Holy Eucharist at 10:30 am on Sunday. We also have 6:00 pm evening prayer on Tuesdays and a mid-day Eucharist on Thursdays at 12:10 pm. |
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