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The Naming Project

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The Naming Project is a Christian ministry serving youth of all sexual and gender identities. We provide a safe place for youth who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning or allied to learn, grow, and share their experiences. In this way, The Naming Project is a space in which youth can comfortably discuss faith and who they understand themselves to be and how they relate to God and the rest of the world.

The Naming Project is a Christian ministry that walks with youth wherever they are on their own faith journey. Youth from around the country attend our summer camp, and we communicate with youth, parents, pastors, youth workers, and others who care for LGBTQ youth.

Please note that this organization does not have a specific location, and the location shown on the map is approximate.

https://www.thenamingproject.org/about/

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Gardena Buddisht Church - Ichi-Mi

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The Gardena Buddhist Church was established in 1926 by the Japanese immigrants of the Gardena Valley in Southern California. Buddhism readily adapts itself to a new land, blending in some of the native cultures and customs into the traditional Buddhist teachings. Buddhism in America is no exception: although of Japanese origin and tradition, we have blended American culture and customs into our services and have created a uniquely American Buddhism of Japanese origin.

https://www.gardenabuddhistchurch.org/ichi-mi

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Jewish Queer Youth

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JQY (Jewish Queer Youth) supports and empowers LGBTQ Jewish youth with a special focus on teens and young adults from Orthodox, Chassidic, and Sephardi/Mizrahi communities. JQY fights to ensure the emotional and physical health and safety of this population. Our goal is for all these individuals to know: You are a valued member of the Jewish community and you are not alone.

https://jqy.org

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Eshel

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Eshel's mission is to create a future for Orthodox lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, and their families. Through its innovative and culturally sensitive programming, Eshel works with each individual, family, and community in creating a place for their LGBTQ members. Eshel envisions a world where Orthodox LGBTQ individuals can live out their lives in the Orthodox communities of their choice.

The location on the map is not accurate. Please note that this organization has multiple locations around the world. Please visit the website below to learn more.

https://www.eshelonline.org

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SVARA

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SVARAs mission is to empower queer and trans people to expand Torah and tradition through the spiritual practice of Talmud study. We understand the Jewish tradition not as a static inheritance but rather a flexible, adaptive legacy committed to change. By studying the ways the Rabbis overturned and upgraded their laws to create a more just society for their time, our students uncover pathways to make similar change in our own time.

Please note that this organization does not have a specific location, and the location shown on the map is approximate.

https://svara.org/

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Keshet

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Keshet envisions a world in which all LGBTQ Jews and our families can live with full equality, justice, and dignity. By strengthening Jewish communities and equipping Jewish organizations with the skills and knowledge they need to make all LGBTQ Jews feel welcome, we work to ensure the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and our families in Jewish life. We also create spaces in which all queer Jewish youth feel seen and valued and advance LGBTQ rights nationwide.

https://www.keshetonline.org

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JQ International

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JQ envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ Jews feel a strong sense of self, pride, and community - a place where LGBTQ+ Jews and our allies are supported by those that embrace our needs and celebrate our unique. identities. Through community building, educational programs, and support services, JQ creates a joyful and healthy future for LGBTQ+ Jews and their loved ones to connect, learn, and thrive.


https://jqinternational.org/

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National LGBTQ Task Force

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We are the National LGBTQ Task Force, the country's oldest national LGBT® rights organization. Our history illustrates the decades of effort led by our organizers, who used their knowledge, passion, and energy to lay the groundwork for the LGBTQ rights movement of the 21st century. Our history tells our story and shapes our vision for the future-to build a bold, inclusive, and intersectional world where everyone is free to be their authentic self.

https://www.thetaskforce.org/programs/queering-faith/

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Center for LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Religion

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The Center for LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Religion (CLGS) was established at Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California and opened its doors in the fall of 2000. The Center serves three distinct but overlapping constituencies: the world of academic religious scholarship; faith communities; and lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and transgender people and organizations. For each of these constituent groups, CLGS is committed to providing programming and support for research, resources, education for leadership, and community-building/advocacy.

https://clgs.psr.edu

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Native Youth Sexual Health

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The Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN) is an organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice throughout the United States and Canada.

Please note that this organization does not have a specific location, and the location shown on the map is approximate.

https://www.nativeyouthsexualhealth.com

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More Light Presbyterians

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More Light Presbyterians is a non-profit organization dedicated to allowing the full participation of LGBTQIA + people in life, ministry, and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in society. You are welcome here, and you are loved. We seek to serve Christian communities and center God's abundance in all we do and all we are.

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Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto (MCC)

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Who is “Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto (MCC)” and what do you believe?

“There is no ONE way to answer this question.”  Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto (MCC) is truly a diverse group of people with different perspectives and opinions and, as you read articles from our MCC authors, you’ll notice this beautiful diversity of opinions, expressions, and viewpoints.  That is who we are as a people!  Diversity is a central part of MCC! 

https://www.mcctoronto.com/

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Freed Hearts

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Founded in 2013, FreedHearts reaches into hurting communities with a message of love, inclusion, belonging, and hope — for parents, LGBTQ+, educators, therapists, and the church. We help people deconstruct religious baggage to free their heart to love and be loved. FreedHearts is in the trenches, providing safe spaces, inspiration, and encouragement. We have dynamic, transformational live, podcast, print, and film resources for LGBTQ+, parents, families, allies, and communities—to free hearts that change the world.

Please note that this organization does not have a specific location, and the location shown on the map is approximate.

https://www.freedhearts.org

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Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists

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As the only organization solely devoted to building the Welcoming and Affirming movement within the Baptist traditions, AWAB has a unique call to be The National Voice for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Allied Baptists in the US. Since 1993 AWAB has been supporting churches in being and becoming Welcoming and Affirming of all people regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. We work as individuals, congregations, regional groupings and as a national body to advance the Radical Welcome and Love of God in Jesus Christ through being the Ministry of Reconciliation and building up the Beloved Community where all will be one.

Please note that this organization does not have a specific location, and the location shown on the map is approximate.

https://awab.org

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Fortunate Families

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Fortunate Families, a Catholic Family, Friends & Allies Ministry, supports LGBTQ+ siblings by facilitating respectful conversation with bishops, pastors and Church leadership, through sharing personal stories and by working to establish intentional Catholic LGBTQ+ Ministry Sites in dioceses, parishes, educational institutions, and communities. Through accompaniment and bridge-building we seek to celebrate and safeguard the dignity of LGBTQ+ children of God.

Please note that this organization does not have a specific location, and the location shown on the map is approximate.

https://fortunatefamilies.com

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Dignity USA

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DignityUSA works for respect and justice for people of all sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities - especially gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual and intersex persons— in the Catholic Church and the world through education, advocacy, and support.

https://www.dignityusa.org

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Canyon Walker Connections

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To repair the division that exists between social and Christian conservatives and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community through education, training, and dialogue in both secular and religious environments.

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https://canyonwalkerconnections.com

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Affirmation

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Affirmation creates worldwide communities of safety, love, and hope and promotes understanding, acceptance, and self-determination of individuals of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. We affirm the inherent self-worth of LGBTQIA+ individuals as complete, equal, and valuable persons and support them as they define their individual spirituality and intersection with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Please note that this organization does not have a specific location, and the location shown on the map is approximate.

https://affirmation.org