The right of transgender people to work and support their families is under threat this week through the actions of the Trump Administration. Today, President Trump tweeted his intentions to not allow transgender people to serve in the US military, despite Pentagon studies showing little to no impact from the presence of transgender troops. This […]
CLGS is proud to be in solidarity with religious leaders across the country opposing legislation in Texas and other states that would legalize the right to discriminate. In a statement issued today, faith leaders across the country are speaking out against anti-LGBTQ bills. As a seminary-based organization comprised of people of faith, we have the […]
CLGS mourns the tragic deaths and injuries that took place in an Orlando gay club last night; with at least 50 dead and 53 wounded, it is the deadliest shooting in the last ninety years in America. Each person who was shot is a beloved child of God, deserving safety and dignity that was denied to […]
On the weekend of October 15-18, Queer Clergy from around the country gathered in Portland, OR to engage the prodigious talents and prophetic voices of seasoned leaders in exploring ways activate faith communities in the Black Lives Matter movement. The goal of the convening was to “chart a clear path to activate hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ people of […]
A YEAR-LONG LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM In this amazing and intense opportunity, participants will attend and actively participate in 3 powerful conferences, build relationships with new and known colleagues, and journey deep into the meaning of what leadership means and feels like for people of faith who also identify as transgender or genderqueer. LEARNING FOUNDATIONS Members […]