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.
Native Youth Sexual Health
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.
More Light Presbyterians
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.
Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto (MCC)
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!
Freed Hearts
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.
Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists
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.
Fortunate Families
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.
Dignity USA
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.
Canyon Walker Connections
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.
Please note that this organization does not have a specific location, and the location shown on the map is approximate.
Affirmation
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.
pflag Canada
Pflag Canada is a national charitable organization created by the parents of 2SLGBTQ+ people looking for help supporting their loved one. We know the challenges that 2SLGBTQ+ people and their loved ones face can be a large adjustment and may damage relationships if you don't have access to resources and help. Pflag Canada works with 2SLGBTQ+ communities including families, friends, allies and loved ones, to provide peer support, education, and advocacy. We want a supporting, just and caring country for the evolving 2SLGBTQ+ community, including all sexual and gender orientations and expressions.
Living Out
We envision Christians living out their sexuality and identity in ways that enable all to flourish in Christ-like faithfulness. Our mission is to encourage Christians, equip churches, and engage the world with God’s plan for sexuality and identity. We support Christians, especially those with same-sex attraction, in following biblical teachings, and we help churches teach and live out God’s word. Partnering with local churches and organizations like True Freedom Trust, we offer biblical support and promote a better story for human flourishing. This is reflected in our charitable objects as a UK charity.
Please note that this organization does not have a specific location, and the location shown on the map is approximate.
Rainbodhi
Rainbodhi is an international spiritual friendship group for LGBTQIA+ Buddhists and an advocate for inclusion and diversity. We offer meditation, teachings, discussion and social events in a safe, affirming environment for people from all Buddhist traditions and those interested in Buddhism and meditation. Rainbodhi welcomes people of all shades, ethnicities, sexes, genders, sexualities, body shapes, abilities, and cultural identities. All Rainbodhi events are free.
There are multiple Chapters around the world. Please contact Rainbodhi for their locations. Please reach out to them to find the exact location and disregard the one on our map (it is a placeholder). Thank you!
HRC - Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation fight to make equality, equity and liberation a reality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people. As the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, we drive impact by inspiring, engaging and mobilizing millions of pro-equality voters and supporters to elect pro-equality leaders and to demand equity-based policies and legislation; changing hearts and minds through programming that increases understanding, visibility and support for the diverse LGBTQ + community in all aspects of our identities; and transforming the institutions and systems that shape our everyday lives by advancing LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and practices in schools, workplaces, hospitals, communities and beyond.
Egale
Egale Canada aims to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQl issues. Egale will achieve this by informing public policy, inspiring cultural change, and promoting human rights and inclusion through research, education, awareness and legal advocacy.
