LGBTQ+ Concerns
The Diocesan Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) Concerns is a ministry of the Social Concerns Commission of the Diocese of New York.
What We Do
The Committee:
- Serves as a clearinghouse for ministries, services, and events supporting LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the diocese
- Collaborates with partner organizations such as Integrity New York, CFLAG (Clergy Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), and the Interfaith Task Force for LGBTQ Youth
- Promotes social witness and visibility for the lived experiences and needs of LGBTQ+ Episcopalians
- Identifies and supports welcoming parishes, and encourages others to engage in the process of becoming inclusive faith communities
- Advocates for policies and practices that advance equality and full inclusion in the Diocese, the Episcopal Church, and society