LGBTQ+ task force invites survey input by March 15
Episcopalians are invited to complete a 15- to 20-minute survey offered by the Task Force on LGBTQ+ Inclusion to help the church better understand how it honors the dignity of all people and where work remains to be done.
The 80th General Convention established the task force in 2022, charging it with conducting an audit of how The Episcopal Church has lived into its public commitments affirming the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people. A survey report will be shared with the 82nd General Convention in 2027.
Members across the church—those who are LGBTQ+ and those who are not—are encouraged to share about their experiences with pastoral care, sacramental access, representation in leadership, and institutional accountability.
Learn more and complete the survey, offered in English, French, and Spanish, by March 15.
ON THIS PAGE
For decades, LGBTQ+ Episcopalians and allies have worked to make The Episcopal Church a place of belonging and inclusion. We have prayed, studied, and discerned, and in doing so, we have seen the evidence of God’s blessing in the lives and love of our LGBTQ+ siblings in Christ
In 2026, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of our church affirming that LGBTQ+ people have a full and equal claim to the love, acceptance, and pastoral care of the church. The journey to make that promise a reality continues today, as we remember the struggles, celebrate the joy, and give thanks for love and for lives that refuse to be erased.
Today in The Episcopal Church, discernment for the ministries of bishop, priest, deacon, and lay leadership is open to all without discrimination. We celebrate and give thanks for the beauty, strength, and sacred worth of LGBTQ+ leaders across all contexts and callings.
We invite you to join us on the journey. You belong. No exceptions.
Hear testimony from Leigh Foster, an attendee at The Crossing, a Boston church whose primary ministry is providing a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ folks.
HISTORY
Faithful Episcopalians have been working toward a greater understanding and radical inclusion of all of God’s children for nearly a half-century. In 1974, Louie Crew founded IntegrityUSA, a nonprofit organization with the goal of full-inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in The Episcopal Church. The next General Convention, in 1976, adopted resolutions stating that “homosexual persons are children of God who have a full and equal claim with all other persons upon the love, acceptance, and pastoral concern and care of the Church” (1976-A069), and that they “are entitled to equal protection of the laws with all other citizens” (1976-A071). Read more here.
ORGANIZATIONS
A number of organizations, religious and secular, exist to advocate with the LGBTQ+ community, You can find a listing of those organizations here.
RESOURCES
Pride Shields
In affirmation and celebration of The Episcopal Church’s LGBTQ+ members, the Office of Communication offers a Pride shield available online for churchwide use.
Gender Justice Jam
Offered in late 2024, this 12-week formation series was designed to inform and equip advocates for gender justice.
Liturgical Resources
Visit this page to find liturgies, sermons, and other resources.
Episcopal Church Resolutions
General Convention and Executive Council actions related to sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression.
Customizable Videos
Customizable 30-second and 60-second videos to share your congregation’s support of Pride. Available in English, Spanish, and French.
Customizable Social Media and Cards
Customizable social media posts and printable cards. Add your congregation’s information and share on your favorite platform.
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