List of Christian denominations affirming LGBT people

There are also ecumenical or parachurch programmes that explicitly outreach to LGBT people but do not identify with any particular church, tradition, or denomination.

[5][6] However, a number of theological scholars have made biblical case arguments for LGBTQ inclusion.

Affirming Christian Fellowship holds an annual conference and provides education, ministerial support, and networking capabilities.

[15] While Unitarian Universalism is no longer explicitly a Christian religion, it does have Judeo-Christian roots.

While the below lists a number of welcoming churches, there are numerous websites that have a more comprehensive list including: Some Baptist denominations in the United States do not have official beliefs about marriage in a confession of faith and invoke congregationalism to leave the choice to each church to decide.

Washington National Cathedral ( Episcopal Church in the United States ) at D.C. Gay Pride (2014)
In 2003, Gene Robinson was the first non- celibate openly gay person ordained as a bishop in documented Christian history .
Glendale United Methodist Church , a growing congregation in Nashville , is an inclusive and affirming community of faith.
United Church of Christ 's motto which expresses its support for LGBT rights
Church of the Pilgrims in Washington, D.C. , indicating its support for LGBT rights
Metropolitan Community Church , an LGBT-affirming Christian church in New York City
Grace Gospel Chapel, in Seattle
Scene during the church service at Glide Memorial Church , San Francisco, an LGBTI-supportive church
Scene during a church service at Glide Memorial Church , San Francisco
Christian denominations protest for the acceptance of LGBT people. Zurich, 2022