Faith for all
Multi-faith resources for LGBTQ youth
For many queer youth, faith is a core aspect of being a human being. In fact, one out of four LGBTQ youth in the U.S. report that religion is important or very important to them (Trevor Project, 2020).
Unfortunately, religious institutions in the U.S. and across the world are not always supportive of queer identities. In many cases, these places of worship have become unsafe for queer youth who are on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual formation. All too often, young believers are pressured to choose between their faith and their queer identity, a burden that has led to depression, self-hate, spiritual disintegration, and self-harm.
The good news is more faith-based organizations from across religious traditions are rising up to embrace and empower their young LGBTQ siblings. We present a few of these organizations below. We hope you find what you’re looking for to feel fully affirmed and deeply beloved.
If you have recommendations for affirming organizations to include on this list, please email us at hello@belovedarise.org.
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Pride in the Pews
Pride in the Pews is a grassroots nationwide campaign aimed at celebrating stories of resilient quee
Reconciling Ministries Network
Living into our shared baptismal covenant, Reconciling Ministries Network equips and mobilizes United Methodists to resist evil, injustice, and oppression as we seek justice for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Many Voices
As a Black church movement for gay and transgender justice, we envision a community that embraces the diversity of the human family and ensures that all are treated with love, compassion, and justice.
The Reformation Project
The Reformation Project is a Bible-based, Christian organization that works to promote inclusion of LGBTQ people by reforming Christian church teaching on sexual orientation and gender identity. Go here for their annual conference, videos, resources.
Q Christian Fellowship
Q Christian Fellowship cultivates radical belonging among LGBTQ+ people and allies. It is a diverse community with varied backgrounds, cultures, theologies and denominations, drawn together through their love of Christ. Go here for their annual conference, online community, blog, extensive resource lists.
Queer Grace
An online encyclopedia of websites, podcasts, books, and videos that cover the topic of LGBTQ life and the Christian faith. Go here for book recommendations, articles and other readings for LGBTQ+ Christians.