Look here to find a church or campus group in your community that welcomes LGBTQIA+ people into the full life and participation of the community!
Directory of More Light Churches, Chapters, and Campus Groups
Each congregation or campus group listed is a member of More Light Presbyterians and is committed to full inclusion and welcome of all God’s people.
First Presbyterian Church of Asheville
In 2019, our church was the largest group to participate in the Asheville Pride Festival and a few months later we hosted the ordination of a child of our church, and director of More Light, Alex McNeill. This series of events helped us realize that we had been an LGBTQIA affirming church for a very long time.…
Asheville, NC
First Presbyterian Church of Carbondale
First Presbyterian Church of Carbondale is excited to be part of the More Light Presbyterians family—a decision which is consistent with our mission statement: “Seeking the Faith, Sharing the Spirit, Serving God’s People.” God’s abundance is on full display at “First Pres”—where members of LGBTQIA+ communities not only welcomed, but loved and celebrated for being exactly who you are, and who God has called you to be. …
Carbondale, IL
First Presbyterian Church of Chicago
First Church has been a church of radical welcome since its founding. Through its long history, it has made space for the underground railroad, the first regional interracial school, immigrants and refugees from all around the world. This welcome has naturally extended to the LGBTQIA+ community. We have many members and regular attendees who are openly out, serve as elders, run programs, bring their partners to worship, and are celebrated in our liturgy and in our life together.…
First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills
The Mission Committee presented to the Session joining this group as part of the church’s evolution to being an open and welcoming church to all. The conversation needs to continue and we will do so.
Forest Hills, NY
First Presbyterian Church of Gilbertsville
It is imperative to our church that all people feel welcome and safe.
Gilbertsville, NY
First Presbyterian Church of Hudson
WE WELCOME ALL AT 1ST
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH!
We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, filthy rich, dirt poor, or no habla Ingles. Whether you used to work on Wall Street, or if you used to sleep on Wall Street you’re welcome here. Maybe you can sing like Andrea Bocelli, or maybe you can’t carry a tune in a bucket – it doesn’t matter here!…
Hudson, NY
First Presbyterian Church of Marshfield
We at First Presbyterian Church Marshfield want to extend the radical inclusion that we hold as a core belief in our church family out to our community so it can be reflected back to us. We have installed rainbow yarn wraps near our street entrances. We did this to show our local community what we believe: that Christ came to show us what Divine Love for all looks like.…
First Presbyterian Church of Milledgeville
Our congregation has always been progressive in matters of inclusion, and we recognize the way the church has harmed LGBTQ+ persons. We wish to communicate that we are a safe place for all, especially for the college youth in our town who otherwise experience hostility and exclusion from the conservative community. We wish to not only welcome, but affirm and support our beloved neighbors.
Milledgeville, GA
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison
We proclaim that we are open and accepting to ALL people who seek a church home or a refuge to visit, and do not place judgment, nor exclude, based on one’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, skin color, race, nationality, or anything else that society might say makes someone ‘different’ or even ‘lesser’. We strive for justice for all in this world.…
First Presbyterian Church of Oakland
We are called to be Christ’s partners in reconciliation, sharing the good news of God’s radically inclusive, welcoming love.
As a More Light Presbyterian congregation, we strive to provide a welcome for LGBTQ people.
As a multicultural community, we are intentional about living as the Beloved Community.
As a multi-age family, we recognize the gifts children and youth bring to worship and community life.
Oakland, CA
First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown
There are three statements that are the touchstones for our congregation:
1. Knowing that all community is a gift of God, we affirm there can be no exclusiveness about the body of Christ. We welcome into our community and membership all people of God regardless of ethnic heritage, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic standing; and we encourage the full participation of all in the life of our congregation.…
Cold Spring, NY
First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael
First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael has an extensive history of LGBTQIA inclusion in the church and in the world, including ordination and marriage. At FPCSR there is a spirit of hospitality and a place in all leadership capacities for LGBTQIA persons. FPCSR stands in solidarity with More Light Presbyterians to continue to ensure that all of God’s beloved are seen in the image of God.…
San Rafael, CA
First Presbyterian Church of St. Louis
First Presbyterian Church of St. Louis, a community of faith since 1817, is a More Light congregation. We are dedicated to the full inclusion of all God’s children in our community of faith, welcoming people of every race; ethnicity; age; sex; physical, mental, or emotional condition; sexual or gender orientation; and economic, cultural, or religious background.…
St. Louis, MO
First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater
Becoming a More Light Congregation is important for us as a public witness to the inclusive church that we have worked hard to create. We seek to be part of this community of hope and accountability as we join in God’s transformation of the PCUSA.
First Presbyterian Church of Stroudsburg
The congregation has discussed this for many years. Recently, the discussion began again in the context of hospitality and justice. God’s timing was complete, and the session adopted the motion.
Stroudsburg, PA
First Presbyterian Church of Thomasville
Our mission is “Being one in Jesus Christ, we recognize our diversity accept and embrace all persons.” We have flown a small rainbow flag outside our entrance for several years. It’s time to “step it up!” To become more visible to the LGBTQIA community.