spirituality and the south coast lgbtq+ community
According to an interesting new report published by Pew Research, "Americans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender tend to be less religious than those who are not LGBT. In addition, adults who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual have more negative views than other U.S. adults do about religion, though many say religion plays some positive roles in society." See the full findings here: https://tinyurl.com/socoreligion.
For many South Coast LGBTQ+ individuals, religious faith is a vital source of strength, community, and personal identity. Our region is home to many LGBTQ+ affirming spaces with faith leaders and congregants working to promote acceptance and justice for LGBTQ+ people. If you are looking for a sense of belonging and spiritual support, reach out to any of the organizations we've collected in the attached list, all of which have been faithful partners with The South Coast LGBTQ+ Network over the years.
For many South Coast LGBTQ+ individuals, religious faith is a vital source of strength, community, and personal identity. Our region is home to many LGBTQ+ affirming spaces with faith leaders and congregants working to promote acceptance and justice for LGBTQ+ people. If you are looking for a sense of belonging and spiritual support, reach out to any of the organizations we've collected in the attached list, all of which have been faithful partners with The South Coast LGBTQ+ Network over the years.
reflections on faith
One often-neglected subject of crucial importance to the LGBTQ+ community is the subject of spirituality. In the Reflections on Faith series, Andy Pollock, executive director of The South Coast LGBTQ+ Network, asks the leaders of area houses of worships for their perspectives. More videos can be found on our YouTube page.
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The South Coast LGBTQ+ Network
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