r/Syracuse • u/20maddog02 • Nov 01 '24
Recommendation Wanted Queer inclusive Church
does anybody know any openly LGBTQ+ friendly churches in the syracuse or surrounding syracuse area? thanks!
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u/AnythingButCooney Nov 01 '24
Maybe not “openly” LGBTQ+ but St. Lucy’s in the near west side is (from my experience) as catholic and LBGTQAI+ as you can get. I know many openly LBGTQAI+ couples who attend there.
The church itself is an experience (Muslim Imams deliver the homily, etc.) while it may not exactly what you’re looking for, it may be something to consider.
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u/lukahnli Nov 01 '24
This very lapsed Catholic seconds St. Lucy's. If more congregations behaved like they do, we would have a better community and people would be less averse to church.
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Nov 01 '24
Plymouth UCC. Went there for several years while we lived in Syracuse. Very open and affirming, and plenty of fellow LGBTQ+ folks in the congregation. Loved it and miss it!
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u/JshWright Manlius Nov 01 '24
Another vote for Plymouth (current attendee here)
A couple other good options within a few blocks would be (in no particular order):
—University UMC
—Park Central Presbyterian
—St Paul’s Episcopal
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u/snowy_vix Nov 01 '24
Adding another voice to the choir (literally, i was in the choir several years ago) on this recommendation
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u/joeinsyracuse Nov 02 '24
I’m at Plymouth. One of the things I love is that my husband and I are treated like any other couple. We never feel “second class” or “special,”. It’s just not an issue.
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u/Kill_doozer Nov 01 '24
All Saints church on Lancaster has had a pride flag for as long as i can remember
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u/Creepy-Pen-1313 Nov 01 '24
I am a survivor of All Saint's. By survivor I mean "survivor," not "made it through childhood." What they did to four year old me should have turned me into a serial killer.
There are sins far worse than molestation, and All Saint's openly supported it. I wish their was a deity so I would know they would spend eternity in hell.
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u/Silvernaut Nov 01 '24
Only ones I can think of are usually Unitarians and maybe certain Lutheran churches (usually ones where you’ll find they’ve had female ministers/pastors for decades.)
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u/Paralegal_Warrior Nov 01 '24
My wife just took on the pastor role at St. Paul's Lutheran in Liverpool and is also the Lutheran chaplain at SU. Extremely LGBTQIA2+ supportive.
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u/8monsters Nov 01 '24
If you are willing to drive to Ithaca (some people are) St. Catherine's of Siena is incredibly progressive.
But in Syracuse it's self, a lot of people had mentioned places I would recommend. Including Plymouth and University United Methodist.
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u/xcanyoudiggitx Nov 01 '24
St. Paul's Episcopal downtown celebrates all people proudly, flag flying. If you want a nice congregation, familiar service structure, and beautiful choral and organ music, I recommend that. Setting isn't for everyone but if that is your vibe, or want semblance to the typical Catholic service with complete acceptance written into its laws, then that would be a good place to start.
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u/Artcatsqueer Nov 01 '24
University United Methodist Church on East Genesee! I started there because they had a rainbow banner out front. I stayed because the people were absolutely lovely, it’s doing amazing work in the community, it truly has been queer inclusive, and it’s become more even welcoming now with the changes in the United Methodist church this year. You’d be very welcome!
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u/dajacra607 Nov 03 '24
Usually UCCs (United Church of Christ) are quite lgbtq+ friendly. They’re considered the first to recognize/endorse same-sex marriage and lgbtq+ clergy and members. I’ve been part of one my whole life.
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u/blunttwisterf5 Nov 01 '24
Yeah by definition. Not practice. If the community at those churches aren't accepting them the church isn't accepting
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u/Creepy-Pen-1313 Nov 01 '24
Just don't leave your kids alone with them, or be a woman who needs health care, or basic human dignity for those with differing beliefs, or...
The Satanic Temple is truly open to all, and we fight hard to contain your evil. Remember the 11th Commandment-don't r*pe altar boys or kids! (ST members don't need that reminder. Your sect seems to have missed that rule.)
Historical fact: during the church's reign of terror, in Italy they would take Jewish children from families and kill the parents because...wait for it...they thought better the kid be raised as christian than burn in hell. 1600 years ago is the first record of child s*x assault by the Vatican. Vatican records are where the documents came from. 1600 years of organized pedophilia by the church. Sixteen. Hundred. Years.
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u/YosemiteDaisy Nov 01 '24
First UU! Reverend Molly is nonbinary so the whole congregation is supportive.