The recommendations would establish dedicated funding for a biennial LGBTQIA+ gathering and affirm access to medically necessary, evidence-based gender-affirming healthcare.
Rather than create a special committee to study recent inclusion amendments, commissioners pointed to related proposals already before the assembly.
A recommendation shaped by discussions at the National Queer Presbyterian Gathering would let candidates see congregations’ openness to LGBTQIA+ leaders.
After encountering both condemnation and compassion at Cleveland Pride, Matthew Skolnik considers what faithful Christian witness looks like in the public square.
Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez traces his journey from shame and exclusion to healing, faith and queer belonging in the church in "Conversion Therapy Dropout." Amy Pagliarella offers a review.
At Ferncliff, queer Presbyterians named harm, shared stories and reclaimed rest as essential to the church’s ongoing work for justice, writes Bethany Peerbolte.
Through stories of exclusion, resilience and welcome, Patrice Gaines examines how transgender Christians are finding and reshaping belonging within the church.
Interfaith leaders — including the PC(USA) — affirm transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people as holy, beloved, and worthy of full dignity.
In "Trans Biblical," editors Joseph Marchal, Melissa Sellew and Katy Valentine invite readers to see familiar biblical figures – like Jael, Jacob and Mordecai – in new and life-giving ways. Jo Wiersema offers a review.
We are called to serve as death doulas to the institution and midwives to the church, writes Jess Cook.
Five churches organized the event out of a conviction of their faith, but as an invisible network.
Marissa Duffield loves the church, but they are beginning to wonder if the church loves them back.
PC(USA) partner in Sarajevo reveals need for global advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights.
Owen Gibbs’ story exemplifies the significance of Amendment 24-A and the church's commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
Andries Coetzee shares his journey of living with HIV, confronting stigma in the church, and embracing his God-given identity with courage and dignity.
Zach’s mother: ‘When our congregation said in unison, “We see you,” I thought my heart would burst.’
Read this book if the transgender community is unfamiliar, and you are seeking understanding. Read it if you want to be a better friend to the trans community. And add it your library of resources for church members who may be wrestling with this reality. — Amy Pagliarella
A new law in Utah bars transgender people from using, in certain places, restrooms that correspond to their gender identities.
This summer, General Assembly commissioners will vote on amending the "Book of Order" to include sexual orientation and gender identity among the categories against which the PC(USA) will not discriminate.
When we embrace our trans siblings, the mystery of Easter bursts into our lives, writes Shea Watts.
Some LGBTQ couples were blessed by Catholic priests before the Vatican declaration came down — whether or not the Vatican approved.
The Vatican approved same-sex blessings, but there are a few caveats.
The movie profiles queer families and individuals living in the Midwest, grappling with their identity in a conservative and traditional environment.
Thanks to grants from 1001 New Worshiping Communities and the Presbytery of Arkansas, Central Presbyterian converted an unused daycare into a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
Brian R. Louis, a pastor in southern Arizona, shares the hate and love he experienced at a recent Pride parade.
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