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Progressive Religious Organizations

Allies Gather

An informal network connecting and nurturing agents of change in the work to end racism and heterosexism -- especially in communities of faith.

American Friends Service Committee: LGBT Rights and Recognition

Founded by Quakers in 1917, the AFSC carries out service, development, social justice, and peace programs throughout the world.

CA Faith for Equality

To educate, support and mobilize California's faith communities to promote equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and to safeguard religious freedom.

The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry

To advance the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people and to transform faith communities and the wider society by taking a leading role in shaping a new public discourse on religion and sexuality through education, research, community building and advocacy.

Christian Alliance for Progress

The Movement to Reclaim Christianity and Transform American Politics

Community of Welcoming Congregations

An Oregon and SW Washington interfaith ministry and advocacy organization working toward full inclusion and equality for transgender, lesbian, bisexual, gay and questioning persons. Our work brings together people of faith who believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every person.

Covenant Network of Presbyterians

Toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace.

Faith In America

Faith In America, Inc. is a national organization dedicated to the emancipation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from bigotry disguised as religious truth and ending this misuse of religion.

Fortunate Families

Catholic Families with Lesbian Daughters and Gay Sons

Hope for Peace & Justice

Equipping Progressive People of Faith to be Champions for Peace and Justice.

Human Rights Campaign Religion and Faith Program

International Conference of Independent Catholic Communities

Network of Spiritual Progressives

An interfaith movement... welcoming to "spiritual but not religious" secular people as well.

No Longer Silent: Clergy for Justice

Sharing an alternative Christian perspective on the issue of homosexuality.

Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Promoting religious tolerance, freedom, and understanding. Describing religious faiths in all their diversity and controversial topics from all points of view.

Witherspoon Society

News and networking for progressive Presbyterians.

The Witness

A feisty, independent. provocative, intelligent, feminist voice of Christian social conscience.

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