As a radically welcoming congregation, St. Bart's wholeheartedly embraces people of all genders, sexual orientations, and identities as beloved children of God, inviting all persons to full participation in the life and ministry of our community, including lay and ordained leadership and marriage.
What the Bible Says
- BOOK: God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships, by Matthew Vines
- VIDEO: For the Bible Tells Me So: Hermeneutics and the Debate About LGBTQ Inclusion, by Matthew Vines
What the Episcopal Church Believes
- WEBSITE: Official Episcopal Church Denominational Resource Library
- BOOK: Being Called, Being Gay: Discernment for Ministry in the Episcopal Church
- BOOK: God Believes in Love: Straight Talk About Gay Marriage by the Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson
- VIDEO: Voices of Witness, Out of the Box (2012) - Trans Stories in the Episcopal Church
- VIDEO: Episcopal Same-Sex Wedding Example
LGBTQ+ at St. Bart's
LGBTQ+ Advocacy in the Wider Church
- LINK: Believe Out Loud
- LINK: The Reformation Project
- LINK: Q Christian Network
- LINK: Church Clarity
LGBTQ+ Resources in the Wider Community
- The Trevor Project
- Translatinx Network in Midtown Manhattan
- Human Rights Campaign
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City
Frequently Asked Questions
- The Rev. Susan Russell of All Saints' Episcopal Church in Pasadena has compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding LGBTQ+ persons and the Episcopal Church. (View)
To suggest a resource, contact
Questions? Contact Zack Nyein, Senior Associate Rector at
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