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The intent of our Affirming Church Directory™ is to provide an online resource for people to locate and visit welcoming Christian churches around the world. We list congregations that meet on a regular basis in a physical location for worship, prayer, service and fellowship. The Open and Affirming Coalition advocates for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in the United Church of Christ and beyond, and equips UCC congregations to become effective witnesses to Christ’s extravagant welcome.

We put together a 2-page checklist so you can make sure your church is LGBTQ inclusive. We know you’ve got good intentions, this is how you can make sure you’re living out those intentions. Check out the church statement of faith if they have one posted. There are often hints in here. Affirm: Baptists Together for LGBT+ Inclusion, Dignity & Worth, OneBodyOneFaith, Open Table Network, and Quest endorse the Inclusive Church charter for churches from across a breadth of traditions to use as a signpost for their aspirations to become more inclusive places of worship for LGBTQIA+ people.

More and more churches and religious institutions are opening their doors and communities to fully include and affirm persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Please know that many churches are only gathering online right now — check with the church via phone, website, etc. A community of faith where you and your family are safe!

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Because each congregation in the United Church of Christ is independent, and therefore free to make its own decisions, there is a broad diversity of theology and practice in our tradition. In the UCC, there is no hierarchy that can impose uniformity on our churches. Each ONA congregation has independently adopted an Open and Affirming covenant after a journey of dialogue, study, and prayer.

There are differences between congregations, but generally, an ONA church:. Suite Cleveland, OH office openandaffirming.

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