LGBT People Aren't Abandoning Faith
A GLAD member shared with us the link to this article in The Advocate: LGBT People of Faith: Why Are They Staying?
LGBT people are staying connected and joining faith communities for many reasons, and it appears that queer folk are connecting to faith in greater numbers even as attendance by straight folk is declining.
Another reason it’s important to be Open about the Affirmation in Open & Affirming? Of course! There are many people who need what your welcoming congregation has to offer.