Faith-Based Organizations
In almost every faith group, there are resources for support.
Christian
Non-Denominational Resources
Cross denominational groups supporting LGBTQ people and working to equip churches, educate lay people, build supportive communities, influence key thought leaders, foster self-acceptance, and advocate.
Black church movement for gay and transgender justice.
Bible-based, Christian grassroots organization that promotes LGBT inclusion by reforming church teaching on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Supportive community and in-depth resources for queer Christians and straight supporters. Some materials are priced subscriptions.
Free consultation and facilitation to pastors, leadership teams, and congregations around matters Christian faith, gender, and sexual diversity.
A fee-based online support program for Christian parents of LGBTQ. Provides an online workshop, curated resources and connection to support groups.
A Christian organization supporting LGBTQ and their families deal with family, religious and community wounds. Fee-based courses offered in addition to support groups.
Baptist
Supports Baptist churches in becoming Welcoming and Affirming of all people regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
Focused on theological education, mission as partnership, interracial and interfaith relationships, welcoming differing sexual identities, ecological justice, and Alliance structure as partnership.
Catholic
Catholic parents of LGBT sons and daughters sharing with others on the same journey.
Coalition seeking to educate and inspire Catholics to take action on behalf of LGBT people, their families and friends.
An inclusive Catholic community committed to serving all regardless of gender identity, marital status, or sexual orientation. Also committed to fighting for social justice to end racial disparities.
Christian (Disciples of Christ)
Parenting resources with a significant focus on parenting LGBTQ youth.
Christian Scientist
A worldwide community supporting LGBTQ Christian Scientists.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)
An inclusive LGBTQ/SSA Mormon organization serving LGBTQ/SSA Mormons, their families, friends and Church leaders worldwide.
A Facebook group of mothers of LDS faith with LGBTQ kids. "Mama Dragons is a space of support for mothers of (or those who mother) LGBTQ children navigating the waters of LGBTQ issues within their family or community. We strive to make this space free of judgment between members."
Church of the Nazarene
Promoting the welcoming of LGBTQ people into the Church of the Nazarene.
Community of Christ
An offshoot or the Mormon Church supporting LGBTQ marriage.
Episcopal Church
An Episcopal LGBTQ organization, proclaims and embodies the all-inclusive love of God through worship, education, and advocacy.
Evangelical
National network of gay and lesbian evangelical Christians and friends.
Lutheran
Lutheran communities that publicly welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
Mennonite
Brethren and Mennonite persons committed to providing mutual support for families with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or intersex members.
Methodist
Reconciling Ministries Network is a Christian and United Methodist organization working for full inclusion of LGBTQ people in the United Methodist Church.
Metropolitan Community Churches
An open and LGBTQ-inclusive Christian denomination addressing important issues such as racism, sexism, homophobia, ageism, and other forms of oppression.
Orthodox
Support and refuge for Orthodox Christians who are gay.
Pentecostal
Network of Pentecostal ministers, churches, and ministries which seeks by means of the full gospel of Jesus Christ to reconcile all repentant people to God without regard to race, gender, political persuasion, economic or educational status, sexual orientation, nationality, religious affiliation, or any other thing that divides.
Presbyterian
Working toward the full participation of LGBTQ people in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Covenant network of Presbyterians furthering the inclusion of LGBTQ persons, seeking understanding and reconciliation, and joining with others seeking a still more just and inclusive church.
Reformed Church in America
A community in the Reformed Church in America committed to the welcome and affirmation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people and their allies, while pursuing grace-filled dialogue with those who believe differently.
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
A Quaker group addressing matters related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer rights and recognition.
Seventh-Day Adventist
Working worldwide with current and former LGBTIQ Seventh-Day Adventists and their families, friends, and allies.
Unitarian Universalist
Unitarian Universalist congregations engaged in intentional LGBTQ welcoming ministry.
United Church of Christ
Open and affirming coalition of the United Church of Christ.
Unity
Unity is positive, practical Christianity focused on personal spirituality free of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical disability, and sexual orientation.
Buddhist
A collection of teachings from, profiles on, and conversations with LGBTQ Buddhists
Hindu
Information & Support for LGBTI Vaishnavas & Hindus.
HAF seeks to serve Hindu Americans across all sampradayas (Hindu religious traditions) regardless of race, color, national origin, citizenship, caste, gender, sexual orientation, age and/or disability.
Islam
The Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity (MASGD) works to support, empower and connect LGBTQ Muslims, challenge root causes of oppression, increase the acceptance of gender and sexual diversity within Muslim communities, and promote a progressive understanding of Islam that is centered on inclusion, justice, and equality.
Muslims for Progressive Values is a faith-based, grassroots, international human rights organization that embodies and advocates for the traditional Qur’anic values of social justice and equality for all, for the 21st Century.
Judaism
Keshet is a national organization that works for full LGBTQ equality and inclusion in Jewish life.
Eshel’s mission is to create community and acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Jews and their families in Orthodox communities.
Jewish Queer Youth is an organization supporting and empowering LGBTQ youth in the Jewish community.
JQ International builds and strengthens a community that nurtures a healthy fusion of LGBTQ and Jewish identities. Education and Helpline resources.
Ecumenical
Resources
The Human Rights Campaign's Religion and Faith program highlights and points to many faith resources for LGBTQ people.
An ecumenical group sponsored by the National LGBTQ Task Force offering resources where churches from many denominations can become welcoming and affirming of all congregants regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Rooted in faith and justice, this global project focuses outside the US and amplifies faith voices that protect human dignity and achieve equality for LGBT people and their families.
Trans Faith is a national non-profit led by transgender people working to support transgender spiritual/cultural workers and their leadership in community.