LGBTQ Fellowship

In 1976, the General Convention of the Episcopal Church declared that “homosexual persons are children of God who have a full and equal claim with all other persons upon the love, acceptance, and pastoral concern and care of the Church” (1976-A069). Since then, and indeed long before, faithful Episcopalians have been working toward a greater understanding and radical inclusion of all of God’s children.
Along the way, The Episcopal Church has garnered a lot of attention, but with the help of organizations such as Integrity USA, the church has continued its work toward full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Episcopalians. In 2003, the first openly gay bishop was consecrated; in 2009, General Convention resolved that God’s call is open to all; in 2012, a provisional rite of blessing for same-gender relationships was authorized, and discrimination against transgender persons in the ordination process was officially prohibited; and in 2015, the canons of the church were changed to make the rite of marriage available to all people, regardless of gender.
To our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer siblings:
“The Episcopal Church welcomes you!”
The Church of the Resurrection LGBTQ Fellowship Group, for our LGBTQ members, family and friends, meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30, sometimes at church and sometimes in a restaurant. The purpose of this group is to provide an opportunity for fellowship, support, discussion and spiritual growth (and of course, food) with others who share a similar journey. All are welcome. Contact Jeremy Carlson for more information, and to double check the meeting place.