The following websites appear to provide support to the minister who wishes to be open and affirming, and to minister to the LGBTQ community in a welcoming way. We welcome input so this list can become a more robust resource.
BY DENOMINATION
- PENTECOSTAL – there are a number of affirming Pentecostal websites including Affirming Pentecostals, The Alliance of Christian Churches, Apostolic Restoration Mission, The Evangelical Network, Evangelicals Concerned , and In Gathering Harvest
- CATHOLIC – We have located the following affirming Catholic webpage: http://www.affirmingcatholicism.org/
Are you, or is someone you know, looking for a safe place to worship in peace? We can help. Here are links to churches which we believe to follow welcoming, non-judging policies. Please check out their websites for yourself to see if you think they might be a match. If you find that they are NOT living up to their ‘affirming and friendly’ statements, please do let us know, so we can update our list.
WELCOMING MINISTRIES (ALPHABETICAL BY STATE)
- AZ Phoenix: Casa de Cristo Evangelical Church A church for all people – Christ-Centered, Bible-Based, Spirit-Filled, Open & Affirming
- AZ Phoenix: Healing Waters Community Fellowship “Affirming. Diverse. Christian.”
- AZ Phoenix: New Foundation Christian Fellowship “Radically Inclusive, Interdenominational fellowship sharing the Good News of Christ with ALL!”
- AZ -Tuscon Cornerstone Fellowship “Cornerstone Fellowship is an independent, evangelical Christian church composed primarily of gay men, lesbians and transexual/transgendered individuals who have been called by God to minister first within our community and then to the rest of the world”
- ARK Little Rock Open Door Community Church “In a world of closed doors, ours are always open”
- ARK Paragould: The Master’s House of Restoration A member church of the Apostolic Restoration Mission
- ARK Sherwood: Sherwood Open Door Community Church “Friendly Smiles & Loving Hearts”
- CA Apple Valley: Peace in the Valley Christian Church “God lovees you just as you are!”
- CA Bellflower: Calvary Open Door Center“The reason that there are so many unforgiving, self-righteous, finger-pointing, stone-casting, grace-denying, judgmental, and divisive Christians must be that they haven’t yet discovered JESUS.”
- CA Hemet: The House of Faith 909-487-6290
- CA Hesperia: Your Place of Hope Christian Center
- CA Long Beach: Christ Chapel of Long Beach
- CA Refiners Fire Fellowship ”Refiners Fire Fellowship is a spirit-filled, diverse congregation that is committed to Reaching People and Touching Lives.”
- CA Los Angeles: Christ Chapel of the Valley Bible-Based LGBT Church in North CA Hollywood
- CA Rancho Cucamonga: Chapel of Peace Christian Church
- CA San Diego: Christ Chapel North Park “A Full Gospel Church exercises the Gospel of Christ, preaching and teaching; the Fullness of Christ and what His purpose is for His Bride.”
- CA San Francisco - City of Refuge, Refuge Ministries www.sf refuge.org1025 Howard St San Francisco, CA 94103-2823 (415) 861-6130 ~ We worship with prayer, preaching and song from the Baptist, Methodist and Pentacostal traditions. This combination produces an uplifting experience with every service. If you are in need of the love of Christ, our services will fill you with that love and nourish your soul.”our ministry of restoration and reconciliation is one of great need to so many people in our world. We believe that for the child of God under grace every aspect of the law is now done away. Under grace we as believers have been delivered from the burden of a covenant of works, we are not now striving to be accepted, but rather are free to live as people who are accepted in Christ (Ephesians 1:6). We welcome people who come from all aspects of society, especially those who have felt shut out, isolated and alone in their desire to be fully themselves and fully Christian. We have a saying here at City of Refuge and it is that we welcome you and all your baggage for we are here too with all our baggage – working toward a personal and intimate relationship with God. Style: ‘Bapta-Metho-costal’
- CA San Francisco Freedom in Christ Evangelical Church “If you are looking for an evangelical, charismatic church, that is gay affirming and that believes and preaches the Word of God look no further, because we are that church. We are a people who love God and are called by God to be His lighthouse in San Francisco
- CA San Jose: Celebration of Faith Praise & Worship Center “A Bible centered, Christian church spreading the good news of Jesus Christ to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transexual — and straight — communities of San Jose and Silicon Valley”
- CA San Leandro: Full Faith Gospel Fellowship
“A family of believers accepting of all people regardless of race, affectional orientation, gender identity or ethnic background, that gathers to worship & glorify Jesus Christ as our Lord & Savior. Through the Word, praise, worship, prayer & fellowship, we seek to build the body of Christ in love, that we might all attain to the fullness of Christ in a unity of faith and the knowledge of the Son of God.” - CO Pueblo: Christ Chapel of Southern Colorado
- CO East Palatka: Riverside Community Church
- FLA Ft. Lauderdale / Deerfield Beach / Oakland Park: Church of the Holy SpiritSong ”This is a worshipping, spiritually maturing body and we desire to be inclusive. If you hunger for a family to grow and fellowship with we would love to have you worship with us. Come check us out!”
- FL Ft. Lauderdale / Deerfield Beach / Oakland Park: Body of Christ Church “The Body of Christ is a non-denominational Christian Church which ministers to the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered, Transsexual and straight community. We are opened to all, and anyone may come and fellowship with us.”
- FL Panama City: Abundant Life Community Church
- FL St Petersberg: Christ the Cornerstone Church “We are here to share God’s unconditional love with everyone – especially those who are LBGTS and may feel alienated or condemned by some other churches or religious organizations. We know that God’s grace, promises, forgiveness and relationship is available to anyone who seeks it.”
- FL Sun City Apostolic Restoration Mission “We are an Apostolic, Oneness, Pentecostal group of Believers that have been called by God to carry this message of Salvation, in truth and boldness, that God’s Plan of Salvation is for all mankind. We believe the plan of Salvation is for all mankind regardless of race, color, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation.”
- FL Tampa: The Core A gathering of Christ Followers who are dedicated to helping those in need. Helping create a safer, healthier, happier tomorrow for those whom we touch in the Tampa Bay area. Focused on ministry in the University West neighborhood. An area better known as Suitcase City or the box. This is Christ being shown to Suitcase City. Bring the Light into the Suitcase. Think inside The Box! Change a Community: Join a Revolution!
- GA Atlanta New Covenant Church of Atlanta “We believe God has called all of us – gay, straight, black, white, male and/or female – to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and to live a life of Holiness and Evangelism! We welcome ALL PEOPLE and affirm all who confess Jesus Christ as their Savior and allow Him to be Lord of their lives, and we offer a place of refuge for those seeking to worship God in an affirming, Pentecostal/Charismatic, Full-Gospel, Word-Centered Church”
- GA Atlanta Rafael DeJesus
- ILL Belleville: Well of Living Water Ministries “We are a non-denominational ministry founded in the truth and accepting the Word of God.”
- GA Quincy: Church of the Holy Spirit
- Indiana, Michigan City: New Life Community Church of Hope “New Life is Apostolic in doctrine, Pentecostal in Power, United in Love.”
- KS Topeka: Zion’s Community Church 785-862-1385
- KS Wichita:Mount Calvary Christian Church “We welcome ALL God’s Children.. an Open, Affirming Congregation”
- KS Wichita Praise and Worship Center 316-267-6270
- KY Louisville Open Door Community Fellowship 502-893-6323
- LA New Orleans: Joshua Carcabasis Affiliated with the Apostolic Restoration Mission
- LA Shreveport: Shreveport Church of Hope “Sheveport Church of Hope is an interdenominational church dedicated to preparing for the coming reign of God. With Christ as the center of our church we are open to everyone seeking a relationship with Christ and desiring to experience Him in everyday life. We encourage everyone to witness to Jesus Christ through acts of compassion, justice, worship, and devotion. We follow Christ’s teachings as we are led by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, the church, and circumstances in our life.”
- MA Worchestor: North Star Cathedral of Hope
- Michigan: Birch Run: The Gay Truth “Boldly telling the truth of Jesus Love!”
- Mich: Detroit: Agape Community Church 313-839-8120 ; Lighthouse Evangel Tabernacle P.O. Box 20428 Detroit, MI 48220-9998
- Mich, Ferndale: Bethel Christian Assembly 248-543-9545
- Mich, Ferndale: New Covenant Community Ministries, 421 Livernois Street Ferndale, MI 48220 248-541-4551
- MI Grand Rapids: Evangelicals Concerned 616-452-7928
- MI Lansing: Ecclesia of Greater Lansing “An interdenominational, ecumenical, Christian Church that seeks to unify ALL members of Christ’s family.”
- MI Madison Heights: Praise Fellowship Christian Church “The Vision of Praise Fellowship Christian Church is to create a place of restoration & reconciliation by sharing the unconditional love of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
- MI Negaunee: Iron Range Full Gospel “You have never seen a Church like this! Spirit Filled, Full Gospel, Apostolic Non-Denominational! No bells ,No Glitter, No Whistles,! Just the ministry of The Holy Ghost to make life long impressions on Souls for eternity! Come as you are and be Blessed!! Radically Inclusive, Diverse Really! We are a Whosoever church, Rev 22:17 Whosoever will may come!”
- MI Saginaw: Jordan Kontio
- Walk in His Light Ministries “A Church for All: A Spirit-Filled, Open and Affirming Church!”
- Minn, St. Paul: Evangelicals Concerned
- Missouri, St Louis: Rusty L. Hooper Affiliated with Apostolic Restoration Mission
- Columbia: Christ the King Church “Christ the King Agape Community of Grace is a Bible centered church which stresses the inclusive call of Jesus Christ to all who would draw close to the Lord.”
- Rock Bridge Christian Church “Rock Bridge is a warm and friendly faith community with a commitment to being intentionally inclusive.We are part of the Disciples of Christ tradition, which is a social justice and ecumenically orientated denomination. A third of our community’s budget goes to serving those in need in Columbia and the world.”
- St. Louis: Grace Bible Church “We have heard it said that many will not come to Church without a Personal Invitation. Well, here is your Personal invitation. The Pastors and the Congregation of God’s Harbor Community Church would like to invite you to come and see Jesus like never before. We are a Church for Everybody. We are a Church for You. But how will you know this unless you come and see for yourself that the Lord is Good. We call you to Taste and See that the Lord is Good.”
- Missouri, St Louis: The Agape Church of Saint Louis
- Missouri, St Louis: God’s Harbor Community Church 314-601-3047
- Missouri, Springfield: Rainbow Christian Church 1-417-866-6206
- Missouri Basset: Emmanuel Community Church
- New York: Bronx: An Apostolic Fellowship in the Bronx, NY
NY Harlem: Christ Centered International Church 212-926-7669
NY Manhattan: Evangelicals Concerned 212-517-3171 - NY NY The Riverside Church 212-870-6700
- NY Rochester: Apostolic Church of the Finger Lakes A member group of the Apostolic Restoration Mission
- NY Syracuse: Ray of Hope Church “You are as welcome at our Church as Jesus Christ Himself”
- North Carolina: Fayetteville: Blessed Family of God Church “..a Christ-centered church” 910-988-1527
- Granite Falls: Abundant Grace Ministries “Christ-centered, Bible-believing, Spirit-filled, Gay-affirming”
- Greensboro: Fellowship of Faith “..an open and affirming congregation where diversity is honored and God gets glorified”
- New Jersey: Newark: Grace Church 201-623-1733
- Ohio: Akron/Canton: Cascade Community Church “A church where all of God’s children are welcomed and affirmed”
- Emmanuel Fellowship Church “A Place Where Hope is Restored and Love Abounds.”
- New Hope Temple 330-745-5757
- Cleveland: Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Church 216-651-0129
- Columbus: Master’s Commission New Covenant Church “A Spirit-filled, New Testament church”
- Turning Point Fellowship “A contemporary, welcoming church for gay and lesbian Christians and our friends in Columbus, Ohio”
- Evangelicals Concerned 614-235-GAYS
- The Master’s Commission New Covenant Church “..a spirit-filled, non-demoninational, Christian church that is open and affirming of the GLBT community”
- Turningpoint Monthly Bible Study A monthly Bible study groupDayton: Community Gospel Church “We are a full Gospel, Pentecostal, Gay affirming Christian Church in Dayton, Ohio, USA, and a member of The Alliance of Christian Churches. We believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ is for ALL people!”
- Granville: Prism Ministries (E. Central Ohio) 740-587-1113
- Springfield: Community Church of Truth 937-325-7691
- Oklahoma: Oklahoma City: Church of the Open Arms 405-524-6300
- Tulsa: Diversity Christian Fellowship “A place where everyone is welcome. A place where Jesus is Lord! A place you can call home!”
- OR, Portland: Portland GayBibleChristians.org local fellowship If you are a Christian believer and currently reside in or near the Portland metropolitan area, then we consider that you are already part of the same fellowship that we are: the Body of Christ! That being said, if you’d like to meet with us — for prayer, for fellowship, for fun, for whatever — please email Jen and we’ll meet for coffee or something and and go from there.
- PA Evangelicals Concerned 215-860-7445
- Truth in Christ Evangelical Ministries Church 215-924-5890
- PA Wayne: Central Baptist Church 610-688-0664
- TX Brownwood: Apostolic House of Prayer A member church of the Apostolic Restoration Mission 325-642-9817
- TX Dallas: White Rock Community Church “An evangelical Christian Church based in Dallas, Texas. Founded in June 1991 to spread God’s word to the Gay and Lesbian Community”
- TX Harlingen: Mt Calvary Christian Church “Come, experience the grave of God while worshipping with a diverse loving community of believers.”
- TX Houston: Community Gospel Church “We are an alive, growing and loving assembly of believers. We are a very diverse congregation seeking to please God in all we do. We come from every walk of life, sexual orientation, race, social status, and religious background. Our common bond is our love for God and each other. We do not boast of a denominational or religious affiliation, we simply point people to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.”
- TX Livingston: Grace Assembly ”A Gay Affirming Church ‘Where Every Knee Can Bow’. We are a church for all People. Red, Yellow, Black and White, all are precious in His sight, and yes, even those from the GLBT Community.”
- VA Richmond: New Beginnings Christian Church “New Beginnings is a Christian church for all people – alive, diverse, inclusive, thankful! We are committed to making God’s Love known to All, through our service to Christ and the community.”
- VA, Williamsburg: Heaven’s Tableland Christian Church “Our primary focus is to bring all people to salvation in Jesus Christ. We strive to give proper instruction through God’s Word to enable all to stand on higher ground in Jesus. We will make God’s Word available to all people, without regard for worldly classifications and without bias.”
- WA, Kenmore: Living Water Fellowship “Have you gone to churches and felt unwelcome or unaccepted because you didn’t quite fit in? We invite you to come and experience the life changing, bondage breaking, love of Jesus Christ.”
- WA, Seattle: Grace Gospel Chapel “Grace Gospel Chapel is an Independent, Christian, Evangelical church whose membership is open to all who profess belief in Jesus Christ as Savior. Though this church has a unique ministry to the GLBT community, we have accepted the commission of Jesus Christ to share the Good News with all.”
- WA, Seattle: Soul’s Harbor
- WIS, Wausau: Footstep Fellowship “We are an open and affirming family of God, and His precious children without qualification of discrimination due to ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race, sexual preference, or marital status.”
