LGBTQ+ Affirming
We declare our belief that “all are called according to the gifts of God to them.” We therefore acknowledge and affirm human diversity by creating a spirit of openness and peace within our congregations where all persons may find acceptance and the opportunity to share their giftedness.
How does Community of Christ treat
LGBTQIA+ members and friends?
There are so many ways to connect with our community. We not only come together for worship, but we look for ways to build relationships along our discipleship journey. Building relationships within a community is an important aspect of a fulfilling discipleship journey.
Community of Christ Central and Midlands Mission Centers had a booth at KC Pride Fest, June 6-8, 2025.
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Community of Christ, in the Western Nations where the church is present, practices full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ members and friends and full access to all the sacraments of the church including ordination and marriage.
The church recognizes that the journey to LGBTQIA+ inclusion is complex and the timing for one country isn’t necessarily safe or timely for another. The option for National Conferences were instituted in 2010 to provide an avenue to address this issue in nation and culturally-specific settings. We believe all people are of worth and loved unconditionally by God. |
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June is Pride month. In Community of Christ, we affirm the worth of ALL persons, find unity in our diversity, and continue to advocate for peace and equality. You are loved!
The living God whom we serve is a God of justice and mercy. God cares about how we treat our neighbors and enemies and how we make use of creation’s gifts. |
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Project Zion Podcast A36
Awaken to God’s Presence Celebration of Wonderful Things: Pride Month In 1964, Julie Andrews, playing the role of Mary Poppins sang the song “My Favorite Things.” In today’s episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, host and spiritual director Tyler Marz focuses the listener’s attention on wonderful things. Using Howard Thurman’s poem How Wonderful as a starting point, Tyler encourages us to celebrate the wonderful things found in life … including our LGBTQIA+ family, friends, and community. What better way than this to kick off PRIDE month while listening for God’s call in your life?
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Project Zion Podcast 709
What's Brewing The Road to welcoming and Affirming The Road to Welcoming and Affirming is a long and winding road, but the travel is well worth it. Just ask our panelists: Nancy McClellan, Matt Bryant, and Humberto Tinsman. In this episode which originally aired as a live event on May 6, 2024, they sit down with co-hosts Linda Stanbridge and Blake Smith to talk about their journey. The lessons they learned … the roadblocks they encountered … and the blessings they continue to experience as a result of doing the hard work of engaging Harmony’s Welcoming and Affirming Program. Listen in, and find out how they are finding ways to truly live the Mission Prayer and several of Community of Christ’s Enduring Principles.
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Project Zion Podcast A25
Awaken to God’s Presence Pride Flag Guided Meditation God loves all of God’s creation! ALL… No if, ands, or buts. Unfortunately, that is not always communicated and lived out in authentic, life-giving ways … especially to those In the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
For this episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, and in recognition of Pride Month, host Robin Linkhart, leads listeners through a guided meditation based on the Progress Pride Flag and its rainbow of colors. Regardless of your gender identity or sexual orientation, this meditation encourages you to cherish your authentic self, and know that you are deeply loved by God. |
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Project Zion Podcast 326
Percolating on Faith Being LGBTQIA+ Affirming and Christian LGBTQIA+ affirming churches and Christians are often asked how they can reconcile their faith with being affirming. Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith talk about the assumptions one has when asking that question and how we can respond by remaining faithful to Scripture, to revelation, and to the Worth of All Persons.
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We are an inclusive, affirming Christian Church located in Topeka, Kansas, where visitors are welcome to all services.
Is the Bible Anti-LGBT?
Uncovering Same-Sex Love in Scripture
Uncovering Same-Sex Love in Scripture
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As Christian fundamentalists in the United States increasingly misuse scripture to justify anti-LGBTQ+ and especially anti-trans agendas, it's more important than ever to ask: What does the Bible actually say?
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In this lecture, John Hamer of Toronto Centre Place examines how the Bible has been misread, mistranslated, and weaponized—often in direct contradiction to its original intent. We'll explore the real meaning behind the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, take a closer look at Leviticus and Paul, and highlight biblical stories that suggest deep, loving same-sex relationships, including David and Jonathan, Ruth and Naomi, and Jesus and the Beloved Disciple. Far from condemning LGBTQ+ identities, the Bible contains texts that affirm love, covenant, and intimate companionship in ways that challenge modern fundamentalist readings.
This lecture is part of our 2025 series for Pride Month, celebrating faith, inclusion, and the ongoing work of reclaiming scripture from those who use it to harm. |
