Indigenous forms of gender expression have cross-pollinated with western forms to create new forms of gender expression in the Pacific Islands. Discrimination still prevails despite perception of acceptance.
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries affirms and supports LGBTQIA+ Lutheran rostered leaders and those pursuing a call to rostered leadership, while engaging allied congregations and ministries to proclaim God’s love and seek justice for all.
Following an extensive renovation by parishioners, 348 West 14th Street became the permanent home of the Church of the Beloved Disciple and the center of its ministry to New York City's LGBTQ community. Dedicated in October 1973, the former…
Explore the history of the West Side Discussion Group Center, one of the Church of the Beloved Disciple’s temporary Manhattan worship locations before the congregation established its permanent home at 348 West 14th Street in 1973.
Explore the NYC LGBTQ Historic Sites entry documenting the route, starting point, and historical significance of New York City’s first Christopher Street Liberation Day March on June 28, 1970.
Explore documentation of the Gay Activists Alliance’s June 1971 action at New York City’s Marriage Bureau, which responded to the controversy surrounding Clement’s Holy Union ceremonies and the city’s refusal to recognize same-sex relationships.…