Unitarian Universalist

June 17, 2014

Transgender Religious Naming Ceremonies

Changing one's name can be one of the most meaningful steps for a trans or gender nonconforming person in expressing and validating who they are. Religious congregations and individuals from around the country have recognized this and have developed naming ceremonies to honor what can be such an important milestone.

October 7, 2013

by Nicholas Coppola

First Universalist Church of Youngstown hosts annual Coming Out Day

WKBN in Youngstown Ohio Reports: Organizers said they welcome LGBT community members to join the church.

May 3, 2013

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Who gets to claim faith in the Boy Scouts debate?

In the weeks leading up to the Boy Scouts of America's vote on dropping the anti-gay ban, communities of faith are speaking out. The problem for the media covering this is that faith communities are not saying the same thing. Who gets to represent the voice of faith when talking about the Boy Scouts proposed policy change?

April 20, 2013

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Faith Leaders Express Disappointment on Continued Ban on Gay Boy Scout Leaders

Yesterday, the Boy Scouts of America proposed maintaining its ban on adult gay leaders, while dropping the ban on gay scouts. Several faith leaders quickly expressed their disappointment in the proposed policy change. All faith leaders continued to call for a fully inclusive scouting program that included qualified gay leaders, even while some expressed joy that gay scouts would no longer be removed.

April 4, 2013

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Watch GLAAD in Webcast on LGBT People and Globalization

GLAAD is proud to be a part of 'Sex, Love and Violence: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in a Globalized World' on Thursday and Friday. Tune into our panel online.

October 25, 2012

by Miriam Lazewatsky

LGBT Religion News Summary: Spirit Day, 'Religious Liberty,' and Marriage Equality in the Upcoming Election

GLAAD’s Religion, Faith & Values program works to elevate LGBT-affirming voices of faith in mainstream, regional, and community media. Jennifer Knapp is still singing, the Torah still supports marriage equality, and LGBT Muslims make the case for relationships. And the number of LGBT Christians in New York City might surprise you.

September 21, 2012

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Marriage Equality, New York Times, Muslim Mr. Gay Denmark and More! LGBT Religion News Summary

GLAAD’s Religion, Faith & Values program works to elevate LGBT-affirming voices of faith in mainstream, regional, and community media. To find out more, visit www.glaad.org/faith.

February 7, 2012

by Nichole Latimer

“Love Beyond Borders” Focuses on Global LGBT Rights

In an effort to promote equality for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, the United Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO)is launching an event titled “Love Beyond Borders: Equality and Acceptance For All.”