Who We Are
Presbyterian Welcome works for the full participation of individuals in contexts of faith, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. As followers of Christ, convinced by Scripture, we labor for a world where all persons might live into the calling that God has placed in their hearts. We are a resource, training current and future leaders of church and society. Presbyterian Welcome is based in New York City and supported by member congregations and individuals.
We are a diverse community of 20 supporting congregations and countless individuals working for change for LGBTQ and Queer people in the Presbyterian Church (USA), through education, advocacy and relationship building.
We come from all walks of life. We are gay and straight, lesbian and bisexual, transgender and queer. We are old and young and middle-aged, and from many different cultural backgrounds. We are from the 5 boroughs of New York City and beyond.