Spirituality
U.S. seminaries make strides in welcoming transgender students
But trans seminarians still encounter hurdles to ordination and being called to a church
LGBTQ2
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UCC in Focus
Inside the United Church-led fight against conversion therapy
Members of the church across the country are finding ways to stand up to the dangerous practice
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Justice
The West can’t lay claim to LGBTQ2 acceptance
How Christian colonialism played a role in the decline of queer affirmation
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Spirituality
United Methodists find way to ordain LGBTQ2 clergy
Western Jurisdiction bishops in the U.S. also said they would not punish members who officiate the marriage of two adults of any gender or sexual orientation
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Ethical Living
Dad, late son tell coming-out story together in book
In "Soar, Adam, Soar," Rick Prashaw used his son's social media alongside his own words
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Spirituality
Why I believe in a non-binary Jesus
His gender-fluidity brings me closer to God as a queer Catholic
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Ethical Living
Merriam-Webster now lists ‘they’ as non-binary pronoun
The move comes a few days after pop star Sam Smith revealed they use the pronouns "they/them"
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Spirituality
Proud, queer and celibate
For some LGBTQ2 Christians, choosing abstinence reconciles their faith and sexuality. But not everyone agrees with their controversial decision.
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Spirituality
Grieving Anglicans seek way forward after marriage vote fails
But many are encouraged that local church communities can decide for themselves what to do next
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Spirituality
After coming out, astrology became my remedy for dogmatic religion
New-age spirituality gives me ritual, meaning and community without gatekeepers
