LGBT+ Affirming Church Groups
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Northern Lights Metropolitan Community Church An inclusive Christian church founded by LGBT+ people in North East England. Worshipping together weekly, sharing an open communion table, and other social and worship events throughout the week. http://www.northernlightsmcc.org.uk/ 6.30pm every Sunday at St James’s URC and livestreamed on YouTube. Contact: Pastor Kai Millar [email protected] 07770543407 Sunderland Open Table A safe sacred space for LGBTQIA+ Christians & all who believe in an inclusive Church. Open Table Sunderland aims to create a safe sacred space for you to explore your faith and what it means for you. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, you are welcome here. Meet monthly, 2nd Sunday of the month (except August) at 6pm, Sunderland Minster. Contact: Rev. Jacqui Tyson [email protected] Canny Yem Canny Yem (good home) gather each month in Newcastle for LGBTQ+ conversations about spirituality, life and community over a shared meal. Contact via website: https://www.canny-yem.co.uk/ |
Newcastle Cathedral LGBT+ & Allies Hub A hub for LGBT+ affirming members of the Church of England and beyond, hosted by the Anglican Cathedral in Newcastle. https://www.facebook.com/groups/380662569071890 Contact: Rev. Canon Clare McLaren [email protected] Proud Catholics We are a support group for and run by Catholics in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, who identify as LGBT+ or who are questioning their sexual or gender identity. We are part of the Vicariate of Caritas. Friends and family members are welcome to join us. www.proudcatholics.co.uk Meet third Tuesday of the month at St. Andrew's RC Church in Newcastle (Zoom is also possible) [email protected] or phone 07858 934457 Inclusive Church Network Inclusive Church is a network of churches, groups and individuals uniting together around a shared vision We believe in inclusive church – a church which celebrates and affirms every person and does not discriminate. https://www.inclusivechurch.org/ See website for local congregations who are part of the network. |
This list is not exhaustive. There may be many other affirming congregations locally.
All MCCs and Quaker Meetings can marry same-sex couples. In England it is up to individual URC and Methodist congregations if they perform these weddings, but we know there are congregations locally which do.
All MCCs and Quaker Meetings can marry same-sex couples. In England it is up to individual URC and Methodist congregations if they perform these weddings, but we know there are congregations locally which do.