List of Christian denominations affirming LGBTQ people

History

On May 1, 1972, the United Church of Christ in the San Francisco Bay Area approved the ordination of William R. Johnson, an openly gay seminarian. He was ordained as a pastor at the Community Church San Carlos (United Church of Christ) on June 25, 1972.In 1974, with the help of San Francisco State University professor Sally Miller Gearhart, he published the book Loving Women/Loving Men: Gay Liberation and the Church, which argues, among other things, that marriage is a covenant relationship, regardless of gender.

In the context of the gay liberation movement and the declassification of homosexuality as a disease by the American Psychiatric Association in 1973, these studies prompted various Progressive Christians churches and denominations to abandon discriminatory interpretations for LGBTQ people and offer equal recognition within their churches. In some denominations, this recognition has come through the development of affirming networks of churches, universities and seminaries. These include American Baptists Concerned for Sexual Minorities in 1972 (replaced by the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists in 1993) by members of the American Baptist Churches USA,UCC Coalition for Lesbian/Gay Concerns in 1972 (renamed Open and Affirming Coalition UCC in 2014) by members of the United Church of Christ, Lutherans Concerned for Gay People in 1974 (renamed ReconcilingWorks in 2012) by members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,Presbyterians for Gay Concerns in 1974 and More Light Churches Network in 1992 (merged and renamed More Light Presbyterians in 1999) by members of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Affirmation: United Methodists for Lesbian/Gay Concerns in 1975 and Reconciling Ministries Network in 1984 by members of the United Methodist Church, Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests and Supportive Communities Network in 1976 by members of the Mennonite Church USA. Some of these networks have become international, such as the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists and Reconciling Ministries Network.

In the context of the legalization of same-sex marriage in various US states and countries during the 2000s, conceptual research into the meaning of marriage commitment in biblical texts prompted various churches to consider that the basis of Christian marriage and sexuality is to remain faithful in a covenant with one's spouse, regardless of gender.After national reflection, some Progressive Christian denominations then began to allow the blessing or same-sex marriage, usually leaving it to each local church to decide.

Characteristics

Affirming denominations generally have one or more of the following commitments:

1. Ordination of LGBTQ ministers
2. Support for same-sex civil unions
3. Blessing of same-sex unions
4. Blessing of same-sex marriages

International

• Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
• Ecumenical Catholic Church
• Metropolitan Community Church
• Reconciling Ministries Network (Methodist)
• The Covenant Network (Pentecostal)

Africa

Kenya

• Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
• Ecumenical Catholic Church
• Metropolitan Community Church
• Reconciling Ministries Network

Uganda

• Metropolitan Community Church

South Africa

• Deo Gloria Global Apostolic Network in South Africa
• Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa (NGK): Each local church determines its position.
• Methodist Church of Southern Africa: The Church recognizes same-sex civil unions, but does not allow them to be celebrated in a local church.
• Metropolitan Community Church
• Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa: Each local church determines its position.
• Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa

North America

Canada

• Anglican Church of Canada: Each diocese determines its position.
• Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
• Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America
• Canadian Association for Baptist Freedoms
• Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada: Each local church determines its position. Affirming network: ReconcilingWorks
• Community of Christ : Each local church determines its position. Affirming network: Harmony
• Mennonite Church Canada : Each local church determines its position. Affirming network: Supportive Communities Network
• Presbyterian Church in Canada: Each local church determines its position.
• United Church of Canada: Each local church determines its position. Affirming network: Affirm United/S'affirmer Ensemble

United States

• Alliance of Baptists
• Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
• American National Catholic Church
• American Baptist Churches USA: Each local church determines its position.
• Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America
• Catholic Apostolic Church in North America
• Community of Christ: Each local church determines its position. Affirming network: Harmony
• Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): Each local church determines its position. Affirming network: Alliance Q
• Cooperative Baptist Fellowship: Leadership positions in the association are not open to married LGBTQ individuals, but each local church determines its own position.
• Fellowship of Reconciling Pentecostals International
• Episcopal Church (United States): Each local church determines its position.
• Evangelical Anglican Church In America
• Ecumenical Catholic Church
• Ecumenical Catholic Communion
• Evangelical Catholic Church
• Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: Each local church determines its position. Affirming network: ReconcilingWorks
• Friends General Conference (Quakers)
• Mennonite Church USA: Each local church determines its position. Affirming network: Supportive Communities Network
• Metropolitan Community Church
• Moravian Church in America
• National Association of Congregational Christian Churches: Each local church determines its position.
• National Baptist Convention, USA: Each local church determines its position.
• Progressive National Baptist Convention: Each local church determines its position.
• Reconciling Ministries Network
• Swedenborgian Church of North America
• Unity Church
• United Methodist Church: Each local church determines its position.
• Presbyterian Church (USA): Each local church determines its position. Affirming network: More Light Presbyterians and "Covenant Network of Presbyterians"
• Reformed Church in America: Each local church determines its position. Affirming network: Room for All
• United Church of Christ: Each local church determines its position. Affirming network: Open and Affirming Coalition UCC
• The Covenant Network (Pentecostal)

Cuba

• Episcopal Church of Cuba
• Fraternidad de Iglesias Bautistas de Cuba
• Metropolitan Community Church

El Salvador

• Episcopal Anglican Church of El Salvador

Costa Rica

• Ecumenical Catholic Church
• Metropolitan Community Church

Mexico

• Ecumenical Catholic Church
• Metropolitan Community Church
• The Covenant Network (Pentecostal)

Puerto Rico

• Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
• The Covenant Network (Pentecostal)
• Metropolitan Community Church
• Reconciling Ministries Network

South America

Argentina

• Evangelical Church of the River Plate
• Evangelical Methodist Church in Argentina: Each local church determines its position.
• Metropolitan Community Church
• Reconciling Ministries Network
• United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Argentina and Uruguay
• Waldensian Evangelical Church of the River Plate

Brazil

• Aliança de Batistas do Brasil
• Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil
• Metropolitan Community Church
• Reconciling Ministries Network

Chile

• Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile

Colombia

• Methodist Church of Colombia
• Metropolitan Community Church

Costa Rica

• Costa Rican Lutheran Church
• Metropolitan Community Church

Paraguay

• Evangelical Church of the River Plate

Uruguay

• Evangelical Church of the River Plate
• Metropolitan Community Church
• United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Argentina and Uruguay
• Waldensian Evangelical Church of the River Plate

Asia

Philippines

• Metropolitan Community Church
• Philippine Independent Church: The Church does not authorize same-sex marriage, but allows ordination.
• Reconciling Ministries Network
• United Church of Christ in the Philippines

India

• Church of South India: Some dioceses of the church have confirmed that transgender persons may be ordained as clergy.

Europe

Austria

• Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Austria
• Old Catholic Church of Austria

Belgium

• Ecumenical Catholic Communion
• United Protestant Church in Belgium: Each local church determines its position.

Czech Republic

• Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren: Each local church determines its position.
• Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
• Old Catholic Church of the Czech Republic

Denmark

• Church of Denmark

Finland

• Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Each local church determines its position.
• Metropolitan Community Church

France

• United Protestant Church of France: Each local church determines its position.
• Union of Protestant Churches of Alsace and Lorraine: Each local church determines its position.

Georgia

• Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists

Germany

• Evangelical Church in Germany: Each regional and local church determines its position.
• Catholic Diocese of the Old Catholics in Germany
• Metropolitan Community Church

Iceland

• Church of Iceland: Each regional and local church determines its position.

Italy

• Lutheran Evangelical Church in Italy (CELI)
• Metropolitan Community Church
• Union of Methodist and Waldensian Churches

Ireland

• Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
• Unitarian Church in Ireland

Norway

• Church of Norway

Netherlands

• Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands
• Protestant Church in the Netherlands: Each local church determines its position.
• Remonstrantse Broederschap
• Mennonite Church in the Netherlands: Each local church determines its position.
• Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands

Poland

• Reformed Catholic Church in Poland

Spain

• Spanish Evangelical Church

Sweden

• Church of Sweden
• Uniting Church in Sweden: Each local church determines its position.

Switzerland

• Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva (Genf)
• Christian Catholic Church of Switzerland
• Protestant Church of Switzerland: Each Cantonal churches determines its position.

United Kingdom

• Baptist Union of Great Britain: Ordination is not permitted for persons married to someone of the same sex, but each local church determines its own position. Affirming network: Affirm
• Church of England: Church approves blessing of same-sex couples after marriage or civil partnership.
• Church in Wales: Church approves blessing of same-sex couples.
• Scottish Episcopal Church
• Church of Scotland
• Methodist Church of Great Britain: Each local church determines its position.
• Metropolitan Community Church
• Unitarian and Free Christian Churches
• Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
• United Ecumenical Catholic Church
• United Reformed Church
• Open Episcopal Church

Oceania

Australia

• Anglican Church of Australia: Each diocese determines its own position on marriage blessings.
• Community of Christ: Each local church determines its position. Affirming network: Harmony
• Metropolitan Community Church
• Open Baptists Association
• Uniting Church in Australia: Each local church determines its position.
• United Ecumenical Catholic Church in Australia
• Religious Society of Friends
• The Covenant Network (Pentecostal)

New Zealand

• Anglican Church in New Zealand: Each local church determines its position.
• Methodist Church of New Zealand: Each local church determines its position.
• Metropolitan Community Church

Organizations

• Axios – Orthodox-Christian
• Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons – Latter-day Saints
• Call to Action – Roman Catholic Church
• Changing Attitude – Anglican Communion
• DignityUSA – Roman Catholic Church
• Fortunate Families – Roman Catholic Church
• Emergence International – Christian Science
• Friends for LGBTQ Concerns — Quakers
• SDA Kinship International — Seventh-day Adventist Church

Ecumenical organizations

• Affirming Christian Fellowship
• Believr
• Believe Out Loud
• European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups
• Evangelicals Concerned
• Inclusive Church UK
• Inclusive & Affirming Ministries South Africa
• LGBT Christians ()
• Logos Česká republika
• Nuntiare et Recreare
• OneBodyOneFaith (UK)
• Q Christian Fellowship
• Reformation Project
• Sybils UK

References

References

1. DN. (May 2, 1972). "Homosexual's Ordination Voted In the United Church of Christ". nytimes.com.
2. Sharon Henderson Callahan, ''Religious Leadership: A Reference Handbook'', SAGE Publications, USA, 2013, p. 412
3. Clare Herbert, ''Towards a Theology of Same-Sex Marriage: Squaring the Circle'', Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2020, p. 123
4. Jeffrey S. Siker, ''Homosexuality and Religion: An Encyclopedia'', Greenwood Publishing Group, USA, 2007, p. 20
5. Bill J. Leonard, ''Baptists in America'', Columbia University Press, USA, 2005, p. 242
6. Martin Dupuis, William A. Thompson, Traci C. West, ''Defending Same-Sex Marriage'', Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2006, p. 264
7. Gary Laderman, Luis León, ''Religion and American Cultures: Tradition, Diversity, and Popular Expression'', ABC-CLIO, USA, 2014, p. 1050
8. Robert Wuthnow, John H. Evans, ''The Quiet Hand of God: Faith-Based Activism and the Public Role of Mainline Protestantism'', University of California Press, USA, 2002, p. 268
9. Jason E. Vickers, ''The Cambridge Companion to American Methodism'', Cambridge University Press, UK, 2013, p. 112
10. Donald B. Kraybill, ''Concise Encyclopedia of Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, and Mennonites'', JHU Press, USA, 2010, p. 108
11. Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, [https://awab.org/find-a-church/ Our Church Members], awab.org, USA, accessed August 16, 2025
12. Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, [https://awab.org/educationpartners/ Education Partners], awab.org, USA, accessed August 16, 2025
13. Reconciling Ministries Network, [https://rmnetwork.org/find-a-reconciling-ministry/ Find a Reconciling Ministry], rmnetwork.org, USA, accessed August 16, 2025
14. David H. Jensen, ''God, Desire, and a Theology of Human Sexuality'', Westminster John Knox Press, USA, 2013, p. 109-110
15. Jonathan S. Coley, ''Gay on God's Campus: Mobilizing for LGBT Equality at Christian Colleges and Universities'', UNC Press Books, USA, 2018, p. 32
16. A. Brian Leander, ''Diversity-Oriented Churches: A Comprehensive Guide to Leading Ministries of Reconciliation'', Rowman & Littlefield, USA, 2025, p. 66
17. Carolyn McNamara Barry, Mona M. Abo-Zena, ''Emerging Adults' Religiousness and Spirituality: Meaning-making in an Age of Transition'', Oxford University Press, UK, 2014, p. 208
18. Ecumenical Catholic Church, [https://ecumenicalcatholicchurch.org/en/doctrinas/ Doctrines], ecumenicalcatholicchurch.org, Mexico, accessed August 16, 2025
19. Ecumenical Catholic Church, [https://ecumenicalcatholicchurch.org/en/liderazgo/ Leadership], ecumenicalcatholicchurch.org, Mexico, accessed August 16, 2025
20. Metropolitan Community Church, [https://insidemcc.org/about-mcc/ About], insidemcc.org, USA, accessed August 16, 2025
21. Metropolitan Community Church, [https://visitmccchurch.com/our-churches/ Our churches], visitmccchurch.com, USA, accessed August 16, 2025
22. Covenant Network, [https://www.thecovenantnetwork.com/about About], thecovenantnetwork.com, USA, accessed August 16, 2025
23. Covenant Network, [https://www.thecovenantnetwork.com/locations Our churches], thecovenantnetwork.com, USA, accessed August 16, 2025
24. "Purpose of the DGAN Network".
25. Luiz De Barros. (October 9, 2019). "Dutch Reformed Church agrees (again) to allow same-sex unions". mambaonline.com.
26. Luiz De Barros. (October 8, 2020). "SA Methodist Church won’t “prevent” members entering into same-sex unions". mambaonline.com.
27. Rickard, Carmel. (December 17, 2015). "Church gives blessing to pastors over gay marriages".
28. Roberto Igual. (October 30, 2018). "Region of SA church votes to affirm same-sex marriage". mambaonline.com.
29. (2019-03-16). "A Word to the Church: Considering the proposed amendment of Marriage Canon XXI".
30. BPFNA, [https://www.bpfna.org/about-us About Us], bpfna.org, USA, accessed August 16, 2025
31. BNG staff. (October 28, 2024). "Two LGBTQ British Baptist ministers ordained in Canada". baptistnews.com.
32. (23 July 2011). "Evangelical Lutherans back same-sex marriage".
33. "Reconciling in Christ". ReconcilingWorks.
34. "RIC Seminaries, Universities, Colleges, and Campus Ministries". ReconcilingWorks.
35. (May 3, 2013). "Community Of Christ OKs Gay Marriage And Clergy". kcur.org.
36. Harmony. "Locate an Affirming Ministry". harmony.lgbt.
37. Dan Dyck et Dick Benner, [https://canadianmennonite.org/stories/delegates-vote-allow-space-differences Delegates vote to allow space for differences], canadianmennonite.org, Canada, July 20, 2016
38. Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests, [https://www.bmclgbt.org/currentscn Our Church Members], bmclgbt.org, USA, accessed August 16, 2025
39. Nicole Sullivan. (June 27, 2021). "Presbyterian Church in Canada opens up to LGBTQ+ marriage". saltwire.com.
40. "Gender, Sexuality and Orientation".
41. "Find A Ministry".
42. Alliance of Baptists, [https://allianceofbaptists.org/who-we-are/ About Us], allianceofbaptists.org, USA, accessed August 16, 2025
43. "Beliefs".
44. "FAQ".
45. Bill J. Leonard, ''Baptists in America'', Columbia University Press, USA, 2005, p. 243
46. BPFNA, [https://www.bpfna.org/about-us About Us], bpfna.org, USA, accessed August 16, 2025
47. Catholic Apostolic Church in North America. "About". cacina.org.
48. (May 3, 2013). "Community Of Christ OKs Gay Marriage And Clergy". kcur.org.
49. Harmony. "Locate an Affirming Ministry". harmony.lgbt.
50. (20 July 2015). "Gay marriage: mainline denominations affirm SCOTUS". Baptist Press.
51. "Find an Open + Affirming Ministry".
52. Jeff Brumley, [https://baptistnews.com/article/awab-and-cbfs-affirming-network-merge/ AWAB and CBF’s Affirming Network merge], baptistnews.com, June 17, 2024
53. "Our Mission".
54. Eileen Flynn. (July 13, 2018). "Episcopal convention approves a 'pastoral solution' on same-sex marriage".
55. "Who We Are".
56. "Homepage".
57. "Evangelical Catholic Church".
58. (June 30, 2015). "ELCA presiding bishop offers letter on Supreme Court marriage ruling".
59. "RIC Partner". ReconcilingWorks.
60. "RIC Seminaries, Universities, Colleges, and Campus Ministries". ReconcilingWorks.
61. (November 1, 2004). "FGC Central Committee Minute Affirming LGBTQ Friends".
62. MC USA, [https://www.mennoniteusa.org/news/mc-usa-delegate-assembly-widens-the-circle-for-lgbtq-people-and-those-with-disabilities/ MC USA Delegate Assembly widens the circle for LGBTQ people and those with disabilities], mennoniteusa.org, USA, June 1, 2022
63. Danielle Nelson. (June 24, 2014). "Moravian Church Northern Province Synod approves ordination of gay and lesbian pastors". lehighvalleylive.com.
64. AP. (May 12, 2018). "Moravian Church Northern Province Synod approves ordination of gay and lesbian pastors". apnews.com.
65. "Articles & Bylaws".
66. "Churches & Clergy of the NACCC".
67. Swedenborgian Church of North America. "Denominational Statements". swedenborg.org.
68. "LGBTQIA+ Communities". Unity.
69. (May 3, 2024). "United Methodists remove same-sex wedding ban".
70. Goodstein, Laurie. (June 19, 2014). "Presbyterians Vote to Allow Same-Sex Marriages".
71. "Our churches".
72. "Our churches".
73. Service, Kathryn Post-Religion News. (18 October 2021). "Reformed Church in America Reorganizes Due to LGBT Divides".
74. "Roster of Affirming Congregations in the RCA – Room for All".
75. Larry Abramson. (July 4, 2005). "LGBTQ Ministries".
76. ONA. "ONA Churches and Other Organizations". openandaffirming.org.
77. "La Iglesia Episcopal ordena en Cuba a la primera mujer obispo de América Latina".
78. Javier Roque Martínez, [https://newsweekespanol.com/2022/02/cristianismo-no-papel-relevante-gobierno-cubano/ 'El cristianismo no jugará un papel relevante en la oposición al gobierno cubano'], newsweekespanol.com, Mexico, February 17, 2022
79. (2014-08-01). "Los anglicanos de El Salvador llevan la delantera en la Iglesia y la sociedad respecto a la plena inclusión de los LGBT". Episcopal News Service.
80. IERP, [https://ierp.org.ar/matrimonio-igualitario/ Matrimonio de personas del mismo sexo], ierp.org.ar, Argentina, May 31, 2010
81. (19 January 2014). "Hay libertad para acompañar a las parejas homosexuales".
82. IELU, [https://ielu.org/quienes-somos/ NUESTROS VALORES], ierp.org.ar, Argentina, accessed August 16, 2025
83. Daniel Jones, Juan Marco Vaggione. (September 1, 2020). "Religious pluralism and sexual politics in Argentina:Roman Catholic groups and evangelical churches in favor of same-sex marriage". Religion e Incidencia Publica.
84. Renato Cavallera, [https://noticias.gospelmais.com.br/alianca-batista-aprova-uniao-gay-boa-nova-20090.html Aliança batista aprova o reconhecimento da união gay no Brasil e afirma que é uma "boa nova"], noticias.gospelmais.com.br, Brazil, May 25, 2011
85. "Synod of the Episcopal Church of Brazil backs same-sex marriage".
86. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile, [https://ielch.cl/iglesia-evangelica-luterana-en-chile/ PRINCIPIOS], ielch.cl, Chile, accessed August 16, 2025
87. Methodist Church of Colombia, [https://www.icmetodista.org/ VISION], icmetodista.org, Colombia, accessed August 16, 2025
88. Costa Rican Lutheran Church, [https://ilco.cr/quienes-somos/mision-y-vision/ VISION], ilco.cr, Costa Rica, accessed August 16, 2025
89. (August 31, 2017). "Iglesia Filipina Independiente asks forgiveness from the LGBTQ community, extends hand with pro-equality statement". [[Outrage Magazine]].
90. (March 28, 2017). "Church must embrace people of all SOGIE, says IFI in historic LGBT statement". [[Outrage Magazine]].
91. (21 December 2014). "UCCP approves LGBT policy statement, stresses 'Let Grace Be Total' - Outrage Magazine".
92. (2012-02-06). "CSI to ordain transgender a priest". The Hindu.
93. "Segnung gleichgeschlechtlicher Partnerschaften {{!}} Evangelische Kirche in Österreich".
94. (July 6, 2022). "Auch Österreicher Altkatholiken öffnen Ehe für alle".
95. "Ecumenical Catholic Communion".
96. Ricardo Gutierrez. (July 12, 2007). "Cultes Ouverture protestante : Les pasteurs pourront marier les homosexuels". lesoir.be.
97. Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren. (May 27, 2023). "Závěr synodu: rozsáhlá debata k otázce žehnání LGBT párům". synod.e-cirkev.cz.
98. "Veřejný rejstřík a Sbírka listin - Ministerstvo spravedlnosti České republiky".
99. (2020-01-18). "Kvakeri".
100. "setkání Logosu v neděli 6.2. od 15.00 s kvakery - LOGOS ~ LGBTQ VĚŘÍCÍ".
101. "Pozvánka na adventní bohoslužbu a mezisetkání 30.11. od 18 hod. - LOGOS ~ LGBTQ VĚŘÍCÍ".
102. "Report on inclusivity of Churches towards LGBTI persons".
103. (15 June 2012). "Endelig fik Steen og Stig kirkens ord".
104. Tara. (2025-07-05). "Bishops call for all churches to open doors to same-sex couples".
105. Reuters. (May 17, 2015). "French Protestant church allows gay marriage blessing". reuters.com.
106. Clémence Houdaille. (November 17, 2019). "Les Églises protestantes d’Alsace et de Lorraine pourront bénir les mariages homosexuels".
107. Markus Bechtold, Anne Kampf, Johannes Süßmann. (April 8, 2025). "Segnung Homosexueller: Bunt wie ein Regenbogen". evangelisch.de.
108. (November 13, 2021). "Alt-Katholische Synode beschließt Gleichstellung von Partnerschaftssegnung und Ehe".
109. "First Lesbian Couple in Iceland "Marries" in Church". Iceland Review.
110. (2011-05-16). "Italian Lutherans say Yes to the blessing of homosexual couples". European Protestant News Network.
111. Gaetano Pecoraro. (27 August 2010). "Coppie gay, storica apertura della Chiesa valdese. Ma si aspetta ancora una legge". Il Fatto Quotidiano.
112. (July 23, 2018). "Irish Quakers to host gay weddings". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
113. "Weddings and Blessings - Unitarian Church Cork". unitarianchurchcork.org.
114. (12 April 2016). "Church of Norway Approves Gay Marriage After 20 Years of Internal Debate".
115. (November 22, 2006). "Oud-Katholieke Kerk Nederland zegent homorelaties in".
116. (26 September 2011). "Kerken komen uit de kast - nu.nl".
117. "Wijdekerk op de kaart".
118. ENI. (April 1, 2001). "Churches Divided Over Amsterdam’s Same-Sex Weddings". christianitytoday.com.
119. (November 22, 2006). "Oud-Katholieke Kerk Nederland zegent homorelaties in".
120. (2020-03-16). "Śluby LGBT z błogosławieństwem państwa. Pierwszy kościół w Polsce, w którym można zawrzeć małżeństwa jednopłciowe".
121. (November 17, 2015). "La IEE aprobó acoger personas y familias homosexuales".
122. (October 22, 2009). "Sweden church allows gay weddings". news.bbc.co.uk.
123. Equmeniakyrkan. "Frågor och svar om tro och". equmeniakyrkan.se.
124. "Homosexuelle Paare: Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche Genf".
125. kath.ch. (June 13, 2022). "Suisse: les catholiques chrétiens introduisent le mariage pour tous". cath.ch.
126. Evangelical Focus. (November 6, 2019). "Swiss Protestant Church votes to allow same-sex marriages". evangelicalfocus.com.
127. Bob Allen, [https://baptistnews.com/article/uk-baptists-leave-gay-marriage-up-to-local-church/ UK Baptists leave gay marriage up to local church, while affirming traditional view], baptistnews.com, May 16, 2014
128. EF, [https://evangelicalfocus.com/europe/25911/uk-baptists-do-not-open-to-ministers-in-a-same-sex-marriage British Baptists not open to same-sex married pastors], evangelicalfocus.com, March 22, 2024
129. Affirm. "About". affirm.org.uk.
130. Sherwood, Harriet. (2023-02-09). "Church of England votes in favour of blessings for same-sex unions". The Guardian.
131. (6 September 2021). "Church in Wales to give blessings for same-sex marriages". BBC News.
132. Donnelly, Brian. (June 12, 2015). "Change to Doctrine on Marriage Could Allow First Gay Church Weddings in Scotland".
133. (2016-05-21). "Church of Scotland votes to allow ministers to be in same-sex marriages".
134. (June 30, 2021). "A historic day': Methodist church to allow same-sex marriage".
135. "Frequently asked questions".
136. Butt, Riazat. (2009-07-31). "British Quakers agree to same-sex marriages".
137. "Homosexuality and the Modern Church".
138. (9 July 2016). "United Reformed Church approves gay marriage services". [[BBC News]].
139. Open Episcopal Church. "About". openepiscopalchurch.org.
140. (2020-11-12). "'A sign that God loves you and we welcome you': Anglican diocese allows blessings of same-sex marriages".
141. (May 3, 2013). "Community Of Christ OKs Gay Marriage And Clergy". kcur.org.
142. Harmony. "Locate an Affirming Ministry". harmony.lgbt.
143. Olivia Goeldner, [https://newcastleweekly.com.au/new-hope-for-local-church-ousted-over-lgbtq-support/ New hope for local church ousted over LGBTQ+ support], newcastleweekly.com, May 9, 2025
144. (July 13, 2018). "Uniting Church to allow same-sex marriages". SBS News.
145. (7 July 2018). "Celebration for the United Ecumenical Catholic Church, Bunbury".
146. "Marriage Equality".
147. (May 9, 2018). "Anglican Church will bless same-sex relationships". stuff.co.nz.
148. (July 8, 2013). "Gay Marriage Coming to the Bay".
149. Siker, Jeffrey S.. (2007). "Homosexuality and religion". Greenwood Publishing Group.
150. "Homepage".
151. "History".
152. BBC. "Changing Attitude within the Church". bbc.co.uk.
153. "Homepage".
154. "Homepage".
155. Emergence International. "About EI". emergence-international.org.
156. "Gatherings".
157. "About Us".
158. "Beliefs".
159. Emily McFarlan Miller. (June 4, 2021). "New app, believr, aims to create a 'home for LGBTQ+ Christians'". religionnews.com.
160. "Homepage".
161. "Homepage".
162. "Homepage".
163. "About".
164. "Partners".
165. "ЛГБТ - Христиане Украины OO "КВИР-КРЕДО" {{!}} VK".
166. "GAYCREDO.ORG.UA - GAYCREDO.ORG.UA".
167. "LOGOS ~ LGBTQ VĚŘÍCÍ".
168. "Veřejný rejstřík a Sbírka listin - Ministerstvo spravedlnosti České republiky".
169. "Главная".
170. Kirker, Richard. (2000-01-22). "A thorn in side of church establishment".
171. Q Christian Fellowship. "Welcome". qchristian.org.
172. "The Reformation Project - Advancing LGBTQ Inclusion in the Church".
173. "Sibyls – Christian Transgender Group".