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LGBTQ+ Welcoming

Unitarian Universalism and LGBTQ+ Issues: History & Facts

Unitarian Universalism is widely known for its commitment to welcome and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer + plus (LGBTQ+) individuals and families.

We are one of the few religions that ordains openly LGBTQ+ people, and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) also provides assistance in their settlement. Our LGBTQ+ clergy (who are permitted to partner or marry) participate fully in our faith community as pastors in some of our largest congregations.

Unitarian Universalism is proud to perform commitment ceremonies and marriages for couples regardless of gender, and has publicly supported this practice since 1984. The UUA actively encourages member congregations to work for marriage equality in their communities, and leaders continuously advocate for marriage equality on a national level.

Resolutions and actions on immediate witness have been passed at General Assembly on many secular LGBTQ+ issues, including discrimination, AIDS, the military, sexual education in public schools, marriage equality, and the employment non-discrimination act.

The UUA offers a Welcoming Congregation program to help congregations become more welcoming to LGBTQ+ people, and 76% of Unitarian Universalist congregations in the United States are recognized as Welcoming Congregations.

The denomination has had sexuality education inclusive of issues of sexual orientation since 1971 and adult curriculum on LGBTQ+ issues since 1972. The UUA also expects all ministers to show ministerial competency in the area of human sexuality before being approved for ordination.

We have an affinity group that currently meets as called.

LGBTQ+ Caucus

Our LGBTQ+ Caucus meets monthly on the first Sunday for fellowship, educational, and justice activities.

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  • Praying With Our Feet: Social Justice Sunday Kickoff
    October 8, 2023 10:00amRev. Lissa Gundlach

    ONSITE and on Zoom, and Facebook LIVE.   “Praying for freedom never did me any good ‘til I started praying with my feet.” – Frederick Douglas.
    Second Sundays are social justice Sundays here at UUCLB, when we reflect on the ethical and spiritual grounding … read more.

       

      Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach

      5450 East Atherton Street
      Long Beach, California 90815
      Get Directions

      562-597-8445
      Contact Us

      Member Info

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      Reverend Lissa Gundlach is our Called Minister, creating a vibrantly diverse and inclusive Unitarian Universalist beloved community, bringing joy and commitment to her ministry.

       

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