I believe in God and am bisexual. I've heard that the United Methodist are accepting. Is that true? Or are there churches who understand that God made all people just the way they are? I'd like to attend church but the only one I've ever been in was Baptist and I don't agree with alot of what they preach. I mean no offense to Baptist either. I believe everyone should believe whatever they believe.
2007-01-22 16:16:37 · 13 answers · asked by just jenn 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I was raised United Methodist. I've seen the church go from a pastor who was very supportive of a lesbian couple, to the next pastor who pretty much drove them out. Sad. In that church, the congregation has very split ideas about homosexuality and religion, and the pastor's idea is very guiding. Unfortunately, it took a step in the wrong direction.
I live in another state now (that was CT, this is VT) and I joined a Congregational or United Church of Christ church. The area is very open, the congregation is incredibly open and supportive, and the pastor is as well. Many of the people at my church wear rainbow ribbons on their name badges to show their support. One of the men who is very active in our church is gay, and comes weekly with is partner and their three sons.
Basically, you have to look for whats right for you in your area. Gay, straight, whatever, its' all sorta the same... just looking for the church that is right for you. What fits with your beliefs and your need for community and support of your faith?q
2007-01-23 12:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out any church that's a member of the United Church of Christ. I was raised in this denomination and as an adult I have found that my views and takes on life are far more open and accepting than most. I'm pretty sure that has a lot to do with the UCC.
Back in 2004 there was this story on CNN about how the major networks refused to run ads for a church because it was dealing with a public controversy. That was the UCC and they were great adds. Here's the story link on CNN.
http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/americas/12/01/us.church.adban/index.html
2007-01-22 17:07:20 · answer #2 · answered by jessiclause 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The United Church of Christ, the Metropolitan Community Church, and the Unitarian Universalist Association are the most accepting.
2007-01-22 16:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by χριστοφορος ▽ 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I'm United Methodist and our motto is Open Hearts, Open Minds. That denomination is known for having diverse congregations so it shouldn't be a problem. But congregations can reflect their communities also, so you may have to shop around for a good fit. There's no reason for anyone to know your sexual orientation, however I don't recall any anti-gay sermons or conversations at church. Good Luck and God bless!
2007-01-22 16:38:41 · answer #4 · answered by mikimichaela 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The Episcopal Church, at it is terrific, stands on a three-legged stool of SCRIPTURE, custom and reason. i can not reason out why homosexuallity is a decision. Many church homes take the area that this is a sin to be gay. They declare to love the sinner yet hate the sin. I even have adequate difficulty irritating approximately my own fool self to no longer undertaking myself with judging others.
2016-11-01 01:32:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will find what you are looking for in the MCC or Metro Community Church's. Just google it with your area.
MCC's ministry is GLBT, and this is a place you can make your spiritual home. While I am not a christian, my partner is. This is a place I feel welcome in, even as an unbeliever, and she can worship her faith among our community. My criteria was I would only go with her if I could be free to hold her hand or put my arm around her. What I found is the true word of Jesus, come to life.
2007-01-22 16:51:41 · answer #6 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The MCC (Metropolitian Community Churches) are actually Gay friendly churches and also, some Episcopalians, Lutherans and Methodists are. The BEST THING TO DO is simply call ahead to the Pastor/Priest/Minister, etc., and ASK THEIR VIEWS and what they teach from the pulpit. This will give you all the information you need!
Metropolitian Community Church
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=Metropolitian+Community+Church&fr=yfp-t-501&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8
2007-01-22 16:34:39 · answer #7 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
The United Church of Christ is VERY open to the glbt community.
2007-01-23 01:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by Scully 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lots of churches are more accepting and have caught up with the times..
2007-01-22 17:23:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Check out the Unitarian Universalist Church. They are pretty open minded.
2007-01-22 16:20:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋