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52 Ways #22: Highlight LGBTQ Religious History

30 January 2026 Since any time of the year is a good time to talk about the fact that religious people have been advocating for LGBTQ inclusion for quite a while, your congregation might want to take the opportunity now to investigate the movement for LGBTQ equality within your tradition. You can then highlight your […]

52 Ways #21: Support Your Local LGBTQ Community Center

23 January 2026 Many communities, large and small, have LGBTQ Community Centers or local groups.  One way to show your support is to support them and get involved with these important gathering spots for the community. Visit the CenterLink LGBT Community Center Member Directory to find a community center in your state or city. Here […]

52 Ways #20: Intentionally Include Bisexual People

9 January 2026 One way to increase your overall welcome is to intentionally include bisexual people.  The acronym LGBTQ has a “B” for bisexual, but sometimes communities are not as aware or welcoming as they could be.  We may say “LGBTQ,” but then erase the particularities of bisexual identity.  Sometimes we make assumptions about people; […]

Building Your TDOR Toolkit with The CLGS Transgender Roundtable

Click here for a video recording of this online CLGS event! In this workshop, we explore ways to honor Trans Day of Remembrance in congregations and community organizations. The workshop leaders share ideas from a variety of faith-based and secular settings, and participants shared questions and ideas from their own faith and community contexts. Workshop Leaders […]

52 Ways #19: Feed Hungry People, Including Hungry LGBTQ People

9 January 2026 Despite the stereotypes of wealthy white gay men, the reality is that LGBTQ people—as a result of systemic oppression—are more likely than heterosexuals to live in poverty and, therefore, to be food insecure.  This is especially true for people of color who face racism in addition to anti-LGBTQ attitudes, the young and […]

52 Ways #18: Expand Pronoun Options

2 January 2026 Some people use non-gendered pronouns to identify themselves because it better reflects who they are than “he” or “she.” You can make it clear that your congregation welcomes them by creating space to name our own pronouns. And—because we respect the grammar lovers among us—let us assure you that these are perfectly […]

52 Ways #17: Add LGBTQ Books to Your Book Discussion Group

26 December 2025 Does your community have a book club or discussion group? Take a look at the titles you’ve read over the last couple of years and consider whether they are fully inclusive of LGBTQ people and themes. Sometimes, groups inadvertently adopt suggested lists created for book groups that overlook diversity when making their […]