4.2 Other resources for sexual minorities: Religious resources
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This article is from the Gay-Lesbian-Bi Youth FAQ, by Jane Patterson with numerous contributions by others.
4.2 Other resources for sexual minorities: Religious resources
Many of us face apparent contradiction or lack of support in our
communities of faith. We can be surprised and relieved to find support
within our religious groups. Please be aware that the following are
Seattle-centric. Please feel free to email me additions in any
category or additions of categories. Many faiths are omitted because I
am lacking information. If you don't see something that addresses you,
please post to the newsgroup to find out where your support is in your
community of faith.
+4.2.1 Christian
Many communities house a Metropolitan Community Church, which is a
Christian Church specifically dedicated to serving the sexual minority
Christian Community. Information about MCC can be found in the QRD at
http://www.qrd.org/qrd/religion/orgs/MCC/
The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement can be reached on the WWW at
http://www.dur.ac.uk/~dth2mnv/lgcm.html, and by snail mail at
The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM)
Oxford House
Derbyshire Street
London
E2 6HG U.K.
Dignity is a faith community of lesbian, gay, bisexual Catholics, &
their families & friends. We celebrate our inherent dignity with pride
in liturgy, mutual support, seeking justice, common action, & social
activities. Information, including contact information, for Dignity is
available from the QRD at
http://www.qrd.org/qrd/religion/orgs/DIGNITY/. A Dignity listserv
(dignity@american.edu) can be subscribed to via listserv@american.edu.
Affirmation is a support and social network for L.D.S. (Mormon) gays &
lesbians, their families, & friends. Monthly meetings & social
activities. Outstanding newsletter; nationally affiliated.
(Affirmation/Seattle can be contacted at P.O. Box 23223, Seattle, WA
98102)
Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns have their newsletters
available from the QRD at http://www.qrd.org/qrd/religion/orgs/PLGC/
There is a gay Christian mailing list - contact
LUTI-owner@vector.casti.com for details.
4.2.2 Jewish
Beth El Binah, a gay Jewish congregation in Texas, has a home page on
the WWW at http://www.global.org/beth.el.binah/
4.2.3 Unitarian Universalist
Unitarian Universalism is a liberal, non-dogmatic church that
officially confirmed (in the 1970s) its acceptance of gay and lesbian
people. Most UU ministers will perform committment ceremonies for
same-sex couples. A plethora of information about UUs and queer
concerns can be found at http://www.qrd.org/qrd/www/uua/
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