LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES
“On Sunday morning, we gather together. We are every color. Every age. Rich and poor. Our church is open, affirming, and accepting. We believe in love instead of hate. There’s room for everyone! [We are] a spiritual community that embraces all people―no matter their age, race, class, gender identity, or sexual orientation―in love and faith.”
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Spectrum | Newberg
Spectrum is an LGBTQIA+ Christ-centered group for the support of Queer folx & allies seeking God through the rainbow spectrum. High school age and older are welcome.
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Table14 | Newberg
Working to create safe and welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA+ students navigating GFU life. Recognized allies, alumni, & community members are welcome.
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PFLAG | Newberg
PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
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The Trevor Project | National
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
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Beloved Arise | National
We are a movement to fight for the lives of LGBTQ+ youth, particularly those who have been rejected by their faith communities.
Our mission is: To celebrate and empower queer youth of faith.
Beloved Arise is the first national organization dedicated primarily to empowering youth to proudly embrace both their faith and queer identity.
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LGBTQIA+ History
Learn about some significant moments in LGBTQIA+ history before Stonewall.
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1969 Stonewall Uprising
This uprising was a tipping point for the gay liberation movement in the U.S, as police raided a gay bar in New York City and its patrons fought back.
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LGBTQIA+ Terms
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender are the four categories represented by the acronym LGBT, but it fails to encompass the entire range of gender and sexuality.
It is crucial to acknowledge that each identity represented by the acronym has its own unique experiences, and individuals may have varying experiences within these identities.
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Evolving Faith Podcast
This is a podcast for the wounded, the misfits, and the spiritual refugees to let you know you are not alone. We're here to cultivate love and hope in the wilderness. We believe the story of God is bigger, wider, more inclusive and welcoming, filled with more love, than we could ever imagine. There's room here for everyone. There's room here for you.
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Queer Theology Podcast
Queer Theology is the longest running LGBTQ+ Christian podcast! rom interviews with incredible guests like Amy-Jill Levine, Namoli Brennet, Joy Ladin, Emmy Kegler, Trey Pearson, Dr. Pamela Lightsey (and so many others!) and series on books from the Bible, Sunday School Sex Ed, Scary Things You Might Have Been Taught In Church, and so much more!
“June is Pride Month! This month-long celebration is an opportunity to celebrate the very human and very beautiful spectrum of gender and sexuality, all while coming together to fight for widespread equality and justice in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Although Pride Month has become known for beautiful, boisterous rainbow parades throughout the country, the LGBTQIA+ community celebrates this month in honor of a long, tumultuous history towards equal rights in the United States.
As you continue reading through this list of resources and ideas to celebrate in a thoughtful and meaningful way, remember to maintain systems of care and safety at Pride events, be especially thoughtful in your activism, and take care of yourself in the ways you need to continue fighting all the injustices this community faces. ”