Religious and Spiritual Resources

Manhattan

A Common Bond New York City (ACB NYC)
Social support group for former or current Jehovah's Witnesses who identify as LGBT.
(646) 206-3090
www.acbnyc.com

Arcoiris Latin@ de Cristo (ALC)
Prayer/fellowship for all Latino-identified LGBT and straight people wishing to break religious and social barriers.
c/o MCCNY, 446 West 36th Street
(212) 629-7440
www.mccny.org

AXIOS:  Eastern and Orthodox LGBT Christians
Geared to help fulfill spiritual and social justice needs facing LGBT and Eastern and Orthodox Church communities.
328 W. 17th St. Apt. 4F.
(212) 989-6211
www.axiosnyc.faithweb.com

Beth Am, The People's Temple
Reform synagogue that welcomes lesbians and gay men.
c/o 551 Ft. Washington Ave.
(212) 568-8304

B'nai Jeshurun, Congregation
Shabbat dinners, holiday programs, co-sponsored activities with other gay Jewish groups. Newcomers of all ages, families are welcome.
Synagogue: Corner of W. 86th St/ West End Ave. & 257 W. 88th St.
Office: 2109 Broadway, Suite 203
(212) 787-7600
www.bj.org

Broadway United Church of Christ
GLBTQ-affirming congregation of United Church of Christ. 5 PM Sunday worship service.
2504 Broadway at 93rd St.
(212) 316-5700
www.broadwayucc.org

Catholic Lesbians
Religious and not-so-religious women. Meets second Friday of month, 7PM-9PM, West Room.
c/o Church of St. Francis Xavier, 55 W. 15th St.
(212) 627-2100
www.sfxavier.org

The Church of St. Francis Xavier
Prophetic Roman Catholic community committed to spirit of inclusion/collaboration. Catholic Lesbians, Young Adults, Gay/Lesbian Catholics of Xavier.
46 W. 16th St.
(212) 627-2100
www.sfxavier.org

Congregation Beth Simchat Torah
Sharon Kleinbaum, Rabbi, serves LGBT community. Sabbath/holiday services. Educational, cultural, social, spiritual, feminist programs, Jewish/AIDS outreach. Sabbath eve services.
Church of Holy Apostles, 28th St. and 9th Ave.
57 Bethune St.
(212) 929-9498
www.cbst.org

Dignity/New York, GLBT Catholics
Liturgy celebrated each Sunday, 7:30 PM, at St. Johns in the Village
218 W. 11th St. at Waverly
P.O. Box 1554, FDR Station
(646) 418-7039
www.dignityny.org

Gay, Lesbian & Affirming Disciples Alliance (GLAD Alliance)
Metro NY chapter for lesbian/gay/bisexual/affirming persons related to Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
1010 Park Ave. (at 85th St.)
(212) 288-3246
www.gladalliance.org

GIFTS: A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Fellowship
Inclusive community at Marble Collegiate Church seeks to reconcile spirituality and sexuality through God's love. Welcomes all who wish to grow/be energized through Christian fellowship and service. Guest speakers, monthly dinner programs, and brunches.
Marble Collegiate Church, I W. 29th St.
(212) 686-2770
www.marblechurch.org

Jan Hus Presbyterian Church
LGBT-affirming congregation and homeless outreach program.
351 E. 74th St. at 1st Ave., NYC
(212) 288-6743
www.janhus.org

Jewish Community Center in Manhattan- LGBTQ Programs
334 Amsterdam Ave., NYC
(646) 505-5742
www.jccny.org

Lavender Light:  The Black & People of All Colors Lesbian & Gay Gospel Choir
Multi-ethnic organization serves lesbian/gay community through ministry of music. Meets Mondays, 6-9:30 PM.
70-A Greenwich Ave., Suite 315, NYC
(212) 714-7072
www.lavenderlight.com

Maranatha - Riversiders for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Concerns
Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Dr., NYC
(212) 870-6811
www.theriversidechurchny.org

Marble Collegiate Church
Affirming, embracing, Christ-centered community where all are welcome. Sunday worship, 11:00 AM. Wednesday praise and prayer service, 6:15 PM.
1 W. 29th St. (at Fifth Ave.) NYC
(212) 686-2770
www.marblechurch.org

Metropolitan Community Church of New York, A Church of the LGBTQ Community
Sunday worship, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Open to all for bible study, pastoral/spiritual counseling, food pantry, holy unions, memorial services, and youth shelter.
446 W. 36th St., NYC
(212) 629-7440
www.mccny.org

Nehirim
Creates authentic spiritual community for GLBT Jews, partners, and allies. Innovative programming, builds community, offers authentic, life-affirming spiritual paths for Jewish members of sexual or gender minorities.
www.nehirim.org

Park Avenue Christian Church
Progressive Protestant congregation affirms full participation of LGBT persons.
1010 Park Ave. (at 85th St.) NYC
(212) 288-3246
www.parkavenuechristian.com

Presbyterian Welcome
Dedicated to full membership/participation of LGBT folks in Presbyterian church (USA) through advocacy, education, and pastoral care.
c/o Rutgers Presbyterian Church, 2095 Broadway, NYC
(917) 441-8638
www.presbyterianwelcome.org

Seventh Day Adventist Kinship/NY Chapter
Lesbian/gay religious support group for present/former Seventh Day Adventists and friends.
95 W. 95th St., #21F, NYC
(212) 662-8656
www.sdakinship.org

Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
30 W. 68th St., NYC
(212) 877-4050
www.swfs.org

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights Synagogue
131 Remsen St. Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-2070
www.bhsbrooklyn.org

Dignity/Brooklyn
For lesbian/gay Roman Catholics. Meets 3rd Saturdays, 6:30PM, at St. Ann/Holy Trinity Parish House.
122 Pierrepont St.
(718) 565-2171
www.dignityusa.org

Integrity/Brooklyn (LGBT Episcopalians)
Chapter of national organization of LGBT Episcopalians and friends.
c/o Christ Church Cobble Hill
326 Clinton St., Brooklyn, NY
(718) 624-0083

Kolot Chayeinu/ Voices of Our Lives
Jewish congregation. Individuals of various sexual orientations, gender identities, races, family arrangements, Jewish identities/backgrounds share commitment to search for meaningful expressions of our Judaism in today's uncertain world.
c/o Church of Gethsemane in Park Slope
1012 Eighth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 390-7493
www.kolotchayeinu.org

Park Slope United Methodist Church
All unite as loving community in covenant with God/Creation, summoned by faith in Jesus Christ, commit ourselves to humanization of urban life and physical/spiritual growth.
6th Ave. and 8th St., Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-3093
www.parkslopeumc.org

Unity Fellowship of Christ Church
Supports lesbian/gay community in Black tradition.
2578 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 385-2406
www.ufcnyc.org


Bronx

St. Ann's Church of Morrisania Gay & Lesbian Ministry
295 St. Ann's Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-6325

Staten Island

Unitarian Church of Staten Island
312 Filmore St., Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-2204
www.unitarianchurchofstatenisland.org

Queens

Victoria Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Opening and affirming congregation welcoming of LGBT community. 11 AM worship service.
144-64 87th Ave., Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 297-9733
www.myspace.com/vccbriarwoodny