LGBTQ+-Friendly Religious Organizations Around Collin County

All Unitarian Universalist churches preach “deeds, not creeds,” stressing the importance of stopping oppression and providing an inclusive, spiritually diverse environment. All people are welcome, regardless of religious background, beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.

• Community Unitarian Universalist Church :: Plano
• Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship :: Denton
• First Unitarian Church of Dallas :: Dallas
• Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church :: Carrollton

Episcopal

LGBTQIA+ people are welcome to worship, lead, serve, and marry at all Episcopal churches. Here are a few in our area:

• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church :: Prosper
• St. Philip’s Episcopal :: Frisco
• St. Peter’s Episcopal :: McKinney
• St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church :: McKinney
• Church of the Holy Nativity :: Plano

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 Lutheran

Of the three leading Lutheran organizations in the US, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is most welcoming and inclusive of queer believers. Check out these local members of the ELCA:

• Preston Meadow Lutheran Church :: Plano
• Resurrection Lutheran Church :: Plano
• Christ the Servant Lutheran Church :: Allen
• Rejoice Lutheran Church :: Frisco
• Gathering at the Table :: Frisco (Online)

Methodist

Reconciling Ministries Network works for the full participation of all LGBTQ+ people across and beyond the United Methodist Church. The following local Reconciling Ministries are committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion and justice:

• McKinney First United Methodist :: McKinney
• Grace Avenue United Methodist Church :: Frisco
• Melissa United Methodist Church :: Melissa
• Creekwood United Methodist Church :: Allen
• Holy Covenant United Methodist Church :: Carrollton
• Arapaho United Methodist Church :: Richardson
• Northaven Church :: North Dallas

Presbyterian

Many Presbyterian churches promote the inclusion and affirmation of LBGTQIA+ people inside and outside their congregations. The Covenant Network of Presbyterians and More Light Presbyterians, organizations that seek justice for the queer community, recommend the following LGBTQ-friendly churches:

• Trinity Presbyterian :: McKinney
• Grace Presbyterian :: Plano
• Faithbridge Presbyterian :: Frisco
• Corinth Presbyterian Church :: Parker

Church of Christ

The Christian Church (or Church of Christ) voted to affirm all LGBTQIA+ people at the 2013 General Assembly. Check out the Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance or ask your local church if they are inclusive and celebrate gay marriage:

• Melissa Christian Church :: Melissa
• First Christian Church of Allen :: Allen
• First Christian Church of McKinney :: McKinney
• Disciples Christian Church of Plano :: Plano

Judiasm

• DATA of Plano :: Plano
  • An inclusive Shul welcoming Jews of all backgrounds

Conservative Judaism

Conservative Judaism has taken a publicly firm stance for inclusion. Here are some local synagogues that can be found on the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)‘s directory:

• Congregation Anshai Torah :: Plano
• Congregation Nishmat Am :: Plano
• Congregation Beth Torah :: Richardson
• Congregation Shearith Israel :: Dallas

Reform Judaism

The Reform Movement generally supports LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion. The Institute for Judaism & Sexual Orientation, World Union for Progressive Judaism, and The Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism are resources for equality within the faith, recommending:

• Adat Chaverim :: Plano
• Congregation Beth El Binah :: Dallas
• Temple Emanu-El :: Dallas
• Temple Shalom :: Dallas

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There is a growing movement among North Texans to create inclusive environments for LGBTQ Muslims and allies. The following resources are specific to LGBTQIA+ Muslims:

• DFW Queer Muslims on Facebook
• Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity
• Muslims for Progressive Values

Some Hindu priests will perform same-sex marriages, and many believers across the faith affirm the LGBTQIA+ community. Here are some resources for queer Hindus and allies:

• Hindu American Foundation
• The Gay & Lesbian Vaishnava Association (GALVA)

In addition to finding an inclusive place of worship for your family, consider these resources for more support and assistance.

• Believe Out Loud
• Equality Texas
• Fellowship of Freethought
• GayChurch.org
• Human Rights Campaign
• North Texas Church of Freethought
• North Texas Gay & Lesbian Alliance (GALA)
• North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce