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A Reconciling Congregation - ''We celebrate our human family's diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, faith history, economic status, marital status, physical and mental ability, and education.''

Christ UMC is part of the Reconciling Ministries Network. We welcome all persons, from all walks of life – people of different races, nationalities, sexual orientations, classes, and mental and physical abilities.

A ''Reconciling Congregation'' including The Bridge Builders Fund makes grants for projects that promote communication, understanding and appreciation between lesbian, gay and straight communities in the Washington area.

''With open Hearts, open Minds and with open Doors''

Foundry also has an active GLBT fellowship that welcomes newcomers.

''Open Hearts - Open Minds - Open Doors''

Inclusive and diverse church specifically includes ''sexual-orientation''

A Reconciling Congregation, ''St. Luke's public reaffirmation of our continuing welcome and inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT) persons, and their families, is a reflection of our welcome and inclusion of all of God's children....''

A new anti-AIDS campaign, ''5 Days of Action,'' slated to hit D.C. in October

While the Government Continues to Condemn Same-Sex Unions, More and More Churches Move Ahead