St. Mary of Grace Parish Independent Catholic Christian Church

We reserve to couples the right to plan their families in a responsible way.

We offer the opportunity for lay and ordained ministry, admitting individuals to religious life and to all levels of Holy Orders regardless of marital status, race, physical disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We offer the Sacrament of Marriage for sufficiently prepared couples, regardless of gender, as well as second marriages for those who are divorced and who are properly disposed to remarry.

Over the years, our community at St. Mary of Grace Parish has:

baptized the children of LGBT parents whose home parishes refused them baptism,

married same-sex couples recognizing that their relationships are more than a blessing--they are sacrament--sign and symbol of God's grace and love in the world,

provided financial assistance to congregations of various faith communities that have been the target of hate crimes,

married opposite-sex couples who were looking of an inclusive community that would welcome their whole family regardless of denomination or sexual orientation,

helped organize the first catholic Mass at the Philadelphia TransHealth Conference,

talked to LGBT students and youth to let them know that it is possible to be faithful Catholic Christian and LGBT,

offered anointing of the sick to those who found it difficult to approach more conservative clergy,

hosted tables at Outfest and Equality Forum,

welcomed families from different Christian denominations so all could receive communion together during Sunday Mass,

provided a supportive community where LGBT parents or those with LGBT family members can raise their children to grow in the Catholic faith.