06/02/2026
Friends, as we begin Pride month, we want to share this statement from the General Board of Church and Society recognizing the important contributions of our LGBTQIA+ siblings. We are happy to be a place where all God's children are welcomed, valued, loved, and respected as co-workers in the ministry Jesus has given us.
This June, GBCS acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of the LGBTQIA+ community in the pursuit of peace and justice nationally and globally. Pride Month was established in the United States to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. The United Methodist Church’s Social Principles affirm that human sexuality is a gift grounded in love, care, and respect.
We encourage members and congregations of the church to take time to learn from and listen to members of the q***r community, to practice inclusivity, and to stand in solidarity against attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community—especially those targeting youth. We call for the protection of the rights and personhood of q***r and trans people within both the church and public policy.
Ways to engage: Join the LGBTQIA+ monthly working group (fourth Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. ET), connect with your conference chapter of the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) for resources, and participate in advocacy efforts in your local community and state.
Contact [email protected] to join Church & Society's LGBTQIA+ monthly working group.
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