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! 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.
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Community of Reconciliation
Our recognition of the gifts of all of God’s people: We began as an intentionally interracial church, and have always welcomed the leadership of men and women. In 2006 we further affirmed our commitment to be a radically inclusive congregation with an addition to our church covenant: “we invite the full participation of all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ability or worldly condition in the life and ministry of our church.” Within each of our partner denominations, we are members of groups working for the full inclusion of LGBTQ persons in life and ministry of the church.
Pittsburgh, PA
Community of The Servant-Savior
An Affirming and Inclusive Church
As a More Light Church, we’re working toward the full participation of LGBTQ+ people in all aspects of our shared life–from ministry and witness via the Presbyterian Church (USA)–to all those parts of everyday life that constitute a dignified life. We see diversity as one of God’s many blessings to the community and we choose to further this understanding through our presence and actions in the world.…
Houston, TX
Community Presbyterian Church
We recognize, celebrate and give thanks for the many diverse gifts of God among us. We invite all people to participate in our community and worship life including, but not limited to: believers, seekers, agnostics, women and men, those of all sexual orientations and identities, those of all races and cultures, those of all classes and abilities, those who hope for a better world and those who have lost hope.…
Pittsburg, CA
Cross Street Community of New York City
Cross Street Community of NYC is a New Worship Community located in the Ridgewood neighborhoods in Queens (NYC).
We are in the very early stages of beginning our ministry in Ridgewood. We have been sent by God to be a diverse and unique ministry designed toward runaway and houseless youth, LGBTQAI+ youth, and their allies. Cross Street Community is a Matthew 25 Church of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Presently, ELPC has 845 members and friends, who attend up to three worship services offered each week and who reflect the racial, economic, age, gender, and sexual orientation diversity of Greater Pittsburgh. The four pillars of our ministry consist of worship, education, spiritual growth, and mission, and our goal is to provide resources in all these areas for people of all ages and singles or families of all types.…
Pittsburgh, PA
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Becoming a More Light Presbyterian Church is naming what we already affirm. We are a welcoming congregation that believes that all are created in the image of God. We have full participation of LGBTQ+ people in all aspects of the church. We are a church that values the full inclusion of all of God’s children.…
Edgewood Presbyterian Church
Edgewood Presbyterian Church is an open and affirming congregation drawing its membership from throughout the Birmingham metropolitan area. This means we are welcome to worship and to bring our whole self to this community. Whatever our age, race, ethnicity, physical or mental ability, education, financial status, employment, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, there is a sacred space for each of us to participate fully in the life of this community of faith.
Birmingham, AL
Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
Even before the Presbyterian Church USA began its deliberations to change its constitution to ordain and marry LGBTQI+ members, Elmhurst Presbyterian Church was having discussions at the leadership level on how to make our church more welcoming to the LGBTQI+ community. EPC embraces change, particularly on issues of social justice. LGBTQI+ members have served as Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, and Ruling Elders.…
Elmhurst, IL
Emerge New Worshiping Community
We are a new worshipping community that is less than 2 years old. We are currently lay lead and have no pastor. We are currently meeting online via FB, but will begin meeting in person soon at a local tea house that acts as a community meeting place. Currently about 1/2 of our regular attendees are LGBTQ+ but we are a diverse group with all ages and ethnicities.…
Fairlington Presbyterian Church
Fairlington Presbyterian Church is a member congregation of More Light Presbyterians, which advocates for the full participation of LGBTQ Christians in the life and ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA). For many years we have had LGBTQ members and officers active in our congregation. We believe such diversity enriches and strengthens the body of Christ! …
Alexandria, VA
Fairmount Presbyterian Church
CHURCH SHOULD BE INCLUSIVE.
CHURCH SHOULD BE GENEROUS.
CHURCH SHOULD BE INNOVATIVE.
CHURCH SHOULD BE AUTHENTIC.
CHURCH SHOULD BE RELEVANT.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
God loves us. This belief is at the center of all we do at Fairmount. The God we worship and serve is one who loves us as we are — no questions asked. …
Cleveland Heights, OH
Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church
From the beginning of the formation of the More Light Study Group, one thing was clear: if Faith Des Peres was going to become a More Light congregation, we were going to do it in a way that involved the congregation as much as possible. This was not going to be something that “happened” to us.…
Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church
From the beginning of the formation of the More Light Study Group, one thing was clear: if Faith Des Peres was going to become a More Light congregation, we were going to do it in a way that involved the congregation as much as possible. This was not going to be something that ‘happened’ to us.…
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