Although many of the groups who sponsored Referendum 71 identify themselves as religious, there are also many groups in our area who are working for basic fairness and a more inclusive view of religion and spirituality. The Community of Welcoming Congregations is one such group, identifying itself as an "interfaith ministry and association of religious and spiritual communities working for the full inclusion and equality of transgender, lesbian, gay and bisexual persons." Presumably they also welcome heterosexual domestic partners as well.
In addition to sponsoring workshops on topics such as "homosexuality in the Bible" and helping other people of good faith to reconsider less tolerant religious views, CWC is also active in providing outreach and social services to all people, including youth opportunities for young and religious gays, support for those exiting the "ex-gay" movement and general social services around suicide prevention from a religious and spiritual perspective.
For a list of current members in Welcoming Congregations, please visit their web site at WelcomingCongregations.org
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