Gay affirming Churches
Popular church music styles include traditional hymns, contemporary, and organ. Churches described as Gay affirming often also offer community service, adult education, social justice, choir, and children's ministry programs.
You can commonly find expressions in denominations like Episcopal, Lutheran (ELCA), and United Church of Christ.
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Gay affirming Churches
509 churches nationwide
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Saint Paul United Church of Christ
United Church of Christ · Columbus, OH · 1.7 miLGBTQ+ friendly · Newcomers welcomeSt. Paul is a small but very diverse neighborhood church located in the Merion Village community, just two blocks south of historic German Village in Columbus, OH. Our...
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Crossroads United Methodist Church
Methodist (UMC) · Columbus, OH · 4.5 miLGBTQ+ friendly · Newcomers welcomeCrossroads UMC is a medium sized, open and welcoming congregation intent on being a welcoming and safe space for all. We are an inclusive and missional minded congre...
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Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Lutheran (ELCA) · Columbus, OH · 7.9 miKiswahili services · LGBTQ+ friendlyGethsemane Lutheran Church, located in Columbus, Ohio, is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and a Reconciling in Christ congregation. GLC’s gui...
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Grace United Church of Christ
United Church of Christ · Lancaster, OH · 28.3 miLGBTQ+ friendly · Online servicesNo matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome here. Grace United Church of Christ is an Open and Affirming congregation welcoming everyone r...
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Northminster Presbyterian Church of Springfield OH
Presbyterian (PCUSA) · Springfield, OH · 42.2 miLGBTQ+ friendly · Newcomers welcomeWe are a 150 member Presbyterian Church USA. We are varied in our theological viewpoints, but leadership leans toward progressive. We are an open and affirming congr...
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Christ Church
Episcopal · Dayton, OH · 64.9 miAmerican Sign Language services · LGBTQ+ friendlyChrist Church is a progressive community of Jesus with a history and tradition of gathering in the heart of the city for worship, for wrestling with questions of faith...
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Episcopal · Sidney, OH · 65.0 miLGBTQ+ friendly · Newcomers welcomeSt. Mark's is a small and vibrant community that both proclaims Jesus as our Savior and strives to be faithful disciples in our daily lives.
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Nexus Church
8. Nexus ChurchUnited Church of Christ · Hamilton, OH · 88.9 miLGBTQ+ friendly · Newcomers welcomeOur vision: To follow Jesus' teaching by accepting and loving all of God's creation, including myself. Our mission: To show and grow Christian love for ind...
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Church of the Good Samaritan Episcopal
Episcopal · Amelia, OH · 91.5 miLGBTQ+ friendly · Newcomers welcomeWe are a group of Christians attempting to discern God’s will and carry out God’s work in our neighborhood and the world through prayer, worship, and service. Our M...
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Faith United Church of Christ
United Church of Christ · Cincinnati, OH · 95.3 miSpanish services · LGBTQ+ friendly
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Atlanta, GA church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?"
We stand in the tradition of Churches being sanctuaries for all people. If you are not currently Christian, and even if you never intend to be a Christian, you are welcome in this space of rest and...
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Garland, TX church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?"
You will be welcomed regardless.
Neptune, NJ church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?"
As a progressive Christian commuity we acknowledge God at work in the world in a variety of ways and expressions. We maintain great ecumenical relationships with other churches, and share common ...
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Marlborough, MA church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?"
We hope that through our service: its readings, hymns, the sermon and liturgy (which means: the work of the people) you might experience the Good News of Jesus Christ to all. We welcome all - and w...
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Reading, PA church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?"
You're still welcome here! Our welcome is without exceptions.
Scottsdale, AZ church responds to "What if I'm not a Christian?"
All are welcome. Come and experience the community at Nativity. Your questions are welcome, and we'll help you discover answers through worship, education, and service. Everyone moves at her or ...
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What people love about Gay affirming churches
Marcia K. shared their experience May 2026
Prince of Peace Salem is a friendly welcoming church for all. Genuine care for those who worship with us.
Michele P. shared their experience May 2026
I'm looking forward to visiting sometime. It sounds like a great community of faith.
Carolyn S. shared their experience Jan 2026
Hi! Our church has updated its name and moved. Here is the current info:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (612) 208-6797
https://www.spiritcatholiccommunity.org
Spirit Catholic Com...
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Matt Friday shared their experience May 2024
My husband and I visited St. Mary's Episcopal Church many years ago, perhaps 2011, joining already dear friends in our neighborhood. Our own backgrounds included Catholic and Episcopal faith tradit...
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Louann Timochenko shared their experience Aug 2023
Nice church and congregation. It was a beautiful service.





