Coalition of Welcoming Congregations of the Bay Area

“I preached against homosexuality, but I was wrong”: Murray Richmond, a Presbyterian minister for 17 years and a hospital chaplain for 3, discusses how his views on homosexuality changed through dialogue with queer folks. A powerful story indeed!

 The Coalition of Welcoming Congregations is one of the sponsors of the First Annual Bay Area Walk Against Genocide, and we would love to have your participation and support! Sign up to walk with us (register with our team “Coalition of Welcoming Co…

“Crystal Cathedral choir asked to sign anti-gay covenant”: This covenant directly states: “I understand that in an era where images of family relationship and personal sexuality are often confused, Crystal Cathedral Ministries believes that it is imp…

While I was looking at The Interfaith Youth Core’s (an amazing interfaith non-profit!) new website, I came upon Chris Stedman’s story under their Interfaith Leaders section. Chris Stedman is the Interfaith and Community Service Fellow for the …

Our thoughts, compassion and prayers are with the people of Japan and surrounding nations who have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami. We hold you in our prayers, and send you healing energy. #tsunami

Lady Gaga’s new song “Born This Way” absolutely includes a Queer-Faith dialogue! A powerful move in pop culture, Lady Gaga’s song discusses the intolerance that many religious communities have towards LGBTQI peoples.  She asserts that God make…

Happy International Women’s Day everyone! * “Abuelita de mi vida” by Favianna Rodriguez