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Religious/Spiritual
Groups (Gay &
Gay-Friendly)
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Affirmation of
Arizona |
A social and support group for active, inactive, and excommunicated
gay, lesbian and bisexual members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, and their family and friends.
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All
Saints Catholic Newman Center Lesbian and Gay Fellowship at ASU |
Its primary goal is to foster a spirit of
community and fellowship among gay Catholics in order to offer and receive
mutual support in living out lives of faith within the Church in a welcoming
community. Through faith sharing, social, communal, outreach and
educational activities, we strive to nurture a relationship with our loving
God and create an environment for self acceptance and spiritual growth.
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| AVIV of Arizona |
A spiritual and social organization for the
Arizona Jewish GLBT community. Contact: 602-952-1612
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| Buddhist Group |
A group which explorex Buddhist philosophy and
meditation. Contact: Michael, 602-952-8419
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| Center for Hope |
Invites community members to join them
for Mass and dinner, or just dinner. All denominations welcome. Contacts:
602-277-9551
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CrossWalk America |
Where Christian compassion meets
progressive action.
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Dignity/Integrity Phoenix |
Providing a welcome and open environment for
gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Catholics and Episcopalians, their
families and friends.
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| Gay Pagan Discussion Group |
Organized to facilitate
conversation and networking amongst GLBT pagans of various traditions. Contact:
602-712-9338
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| Lutherans Concerned - Phoenix |
Contact: 602-870-3611 or email
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No Longer Silent: Clergy
for Justice |
Believing it was time to speak out in support
of gays and lesbians, in the Fall of 1998 several mainline Christian clergy
formed the No Longer Silent (NSL) organization in the Valley of the Sun.
The public had already heard from right-wing Christian groups; NSL wanted
people to know there are Christians who accept and affirm gays and lesbians
in every way.
As of April, 2003 over 100 clergy
now belong to the group and they are growing swiftly. Churches represented
are:
United Methodists, Presbyterians, United Church of Christ, Lutherans, Catholics,
Unitarians, Disciples of Christ, and American Baptists. NSL expresses
their openness to their own congregations and denominations, and to the
public through letters to the editors, demonstrations, public forums, and
appearances at the Legislature. NSL works toward the day when all
of society will be open to God's children.
Who are they? Click
here for a list of some of our members.
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| SGI-Arizona |
A chapter of Soka Gakkai USA, a welcoming
group of the Buddist faith. Contact: 602-861-1313
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| Soulforce Arizona |
A network
of friends learning nonviolence from Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr., and
seeking justice for God's GLBT children. Contact: email
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| Southwest Miracles Center |
Contact: 602-244-9001
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| Women's Spirituality Group |
Contact: 602-470-4518
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