I want to start attending a church, but I’m LGBTQ+. Is there a church community out there for me? There is! Sometimes it can feel like LGBTQ-welcoming churches are a non-existent pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,… Continue Reading
What is the Presbyterian Church? The word “Presbyterian” derives from the Greek word for elder, “presbos,” and the related word “presbyter.” The Presbyterian Church reflects its unique structure among Protestant churches in its name, as lay leaders, called elders or… Continue Reading
Queer Grace is a continually growing collection of resources on what it means to be LGBTQIA+ and Christian. As we work to add new entries, we offer this list of resources. What is the Catholic stance on LGBTQIA+ people? Pope… Continue Reading
October 11 is National Coming Out Day in America, a day when members of the LGBTQIA+ community “come out” either for the first time or as part of a whole community celebrating their lives and love. “Coming out” for most… Continue Reading
Who are Evangelicals? “Evangelicals” is not a term for a specific denomination, but is an umbrella term for any person of faith who subscribes to a certain set of beliefs. The National Association of Evangelicals represents nearly 40 denominations, including… Continue Reading
What about language for God? Many members of the Christian faith believe that language traditionally used for God, especially exclusively masculine language, is not useful in worship and faithful community. Drawing from Jewish opposition to physical images of God, which might become… Continue Reading
How do we talk about the people of God?Inclusive language is the intentional use of words and phrases that include all participants. Worship in Christian churches has often been patriarchal, using masculine terms to refer to everyone — for example,… Continue Reading
What is inclusive language for God? Inclusive language for God is that which attempts to utilize and include the experiences of other folks and groups. Usually these groups are those which have been oppressed or otherwise ignored by the often… Continue Reading
What is the Episcopal Church? The Episcopal Church is the American-branch of the Anglican Communion, a global network of churches joined together by common worship and historical unity with the Archbishop of Canterbury. Anglicans trace their theological and historical roots… Continue Reading
Who are Quakers or Friends? Quakers emerged from England in the 17th century as dissident Protestants who broke from the Church of England. The movement was led by George Fox, who had been raised in the Anglican Church but came… Continue Reading