We are a Welcoming Congregation, recognized by the Unitarian Universalist Association. This means we affirm and include people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer at every level of congregational life—in worship, in program, and in social occasions—welcoming them as whole people.

As a Welcoming Congregation we have pledged to:

• honor the lives of all people and equally affirm displays of caring and affection without regard for sexual orientation.
• celebrate diversity by using inclusive language and content in worship.
• incorporate an understanding of the experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer persons throughout all of our programs, including religious education.
• affirm and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues and history.
• affirm marriage equality and conduct same-sex weddings.
• advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, promoting justice, freedom, and equality in the larger society. We speak out when the rights and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are at stake.

We recognize that there’s always something more to learn, and remain open to deepening our understanding about the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.

More Reference Links for your Learning Experience to Help our Community remain a Welcoming Congregation: 

 Glossary of LGBTQ+ terms

Transgender Suicide Prevention Resources– TREVOR LIFELINE   866-488-7386

Tips for Allies of Transgender People

Pronouns Matter

Why Gender Pronouns Matter– video of Trans Students

Internatiional Pronouns Day– 3rd Wednesday of October (annually)

We Welcome our Transgender Community

Transgender Day of Visibility-March 31st   (Forbes Magazine 2019)

Transgender / Non-Binary Monthly Gatherings – 4th Tuesdays @ 8pm ET / 5pm PT