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Reconciling Ministries Network

Reconciling Ministries Network is a national grassroots organization that exists to enable full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the United Methodist Church, both in policy and practice. The RMN is an independent, not-for-profit organization with no official ties to The United Methodist Church. The RMN is overseen by a national board of directors and guided by staff persons in the RMN office in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Having said that it is not officially United Methodist, however, it is a part of the Methodist tradition of social concern and action, a justice-seeking, Spirited people.

Human Rights Campaign
HRC's Religion Council

The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of more than 700,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where GLBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.

Soulforce

Soulforce promotes freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance. The mission of Soulforce is to cut off homophobia at its source -- religious bigotry. Soulforce uses a dynamic "take it to the streets" style of activism to connect the dots between anti-gay religious dogma and the resulting attacks on the lives and civil liberties of LGBT Americans. We apply the creative direct action principles taught by Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. to peacefully resist injustice and demand full equality for LGBT citizens and same-gender families.

gaychurch.org

This web site is dedicated to ministering to the gay and lesbian Christian community (GLBT) and to the friends of our community. The site features one of the largest gay Christian bulletin boards and gay welcoming Christian church directories in the world. The site includes a large section of articles dedicated to helping a gay person reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation and a web magazine with articles on a wide range of subjects. Articles and features are offered in English as well as Spanish. In addition there is an online art gallery which meditatively focuses on various scriptures in the Bible. Check the site often as new material is added on an almost daily basis.

Methodist Federation for Social Action

MFSA is an independent voice for justice within Methodism since 1907. MFSA unites clergy and laity within the United Methodist Church to take action on issues of peace, poverty, and people’s rights in the church, the nation and the world.

Affirmation

Affirmation is an activist, all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization with no official ties to The United Methodist Church. As an independent voice of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer people, Affirmation radically reclaims the compassionate and transforming gospel of Jesus Christ by relentlessly pursuing full inclusion in the Church as we journey with the Spirit in creating God's beloved community.

The King Center

Invaluable resources to become informed about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the ongoing efforts to fulfill his great dream of the Beloved Community for America and the world.

Black Methodists for Church Renewal

The mission of Black Methodists for Church Renewal is to raise up prophetic and spiritual leaders who will be advocate for the unique needs of Black people in the United Methodist church.

Catalyst

Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit corporate membership research and advisory organization working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women and business.

Sojourners

Sojourners mission is to articulate the biblical call to social justice, inspiring hope and building a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world.

Friends Committee on National Legislation

The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is the largest peace lobby in Washington, DC. Founded in 1943 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), FCNL staff and volunteers work with a nationwide network of tens of thousands of people from many different races, religions, and cultures to advocate social and economic justice, peace, and good government. FCNL is nonpartisan.

Diversity Inc.

The latest news and information on every diversity topic, boiled down to quick facts you can use. Includes information on blacks, Latinos, Asian Americans, gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders, people with disabilities, industries, education, politics and diversity management.

Amnesty International Atlanta

Amnesty's global mission is rooted in a fundamental commitment to the rights, dignity, and well-being of every person on Earth. Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Amnesty's more than 1.8 million members worldwide fight to uphold the ideals enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. If interested in becoming involved, contact Amnesty International Atlanta.