Are you seeking an inclusive place of worship for your family in or around Collin County? We’ve got you covered with this list of local LGBTQ-friendly churches, synagogues, temples, communities, and resources!
For more LGBTQIA+ resources and information, check out these articles from Collin County Moms:
- Family-Friendly Pride Events in DFW
- Pride Month :: 5 Tips for Being an LGBTQ Ally
- Teaching Belonging & Inclusivity to Kids
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Church of Christ
The Christian Church (or Church of Christ) voted to affirm all LGBTQIA+ people at the 2013 General Assembly. Check out the Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance, or ask your local church if they are inclusive and celebrate gay marriage:
- Disciples Christian Church of Plano :: Plano
- First Christian Church of Allen :: Allen
- First Christian Church of McKinney :: McKinney
- Melissa Christian Church :: Melissa
- Midway Hills Christian Church :: North Dallas
Episcopal
LGBTQIA+ people are welcome to worship, lead, serve, and marry at all Episcopal churches. Here are a few in our area:
- St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church :: McKinney
- Church of the Holy Nativity :: Plano
- Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church :: Prosper
- St. Peter’s Episcopal Church :: McKinney
- St. Philip’s Episcopal :: Frisco
Lutheran
Of the three leading Lutheran organizations in the United States, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is the most welcoming and inclusive of queer believers. Check out these local members of the ELCA:
- Christ the Servant Lutheran Church :: Allen
- Preston Meadow Lutheran Church :: Plano
- Rejoice Lutheran Church :: Frisco
- Resurrection Lutheran Church :: Plano
- St. Luke’s Lutheran Church :: Richardson
Methodist
Reconciling Ministries Network works for the full participation of all LGBTQ+ people across and beyond the United Methodist Church. The following local Reconciling Ministries are committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion and justice:
- Arapaho United Methodist Church :: Richardson
- Creekwood United Methodist Church :: Allen
- Grace Avenue United Methodist Church :: Frisco
- Holy Covenant United Methodist Church :: Carrollton
- McKinney First United Methodist :: McKinney
- Melissa United Methodist Church :: Melissa
- Northaven United Methodist Church :: North Dallas
Presbyterian
Many Presbyterian churches promote the inclusion and affirmation of LBGTQIA+ people inside and outside their congregations. The Covenant Network of Presbyterians and More Light Presbyterians, organizations that seek justice for the queer community, recommend the following LGBTQ-friendly churches:
- Corinth Presbyterian Church :: Parker
- Faithbridge Presbyterian Church :: Frisco
- Grace Presbyterian Church :: Plano
- Saint Barnabas Presbyterian Church :: Richardson
- Trinity Presbyterian Church :: McKinney
- West Plano Presbyterian :: Plano
Some Hindu priests will perform same-sex marriages, and many believers across the faith affirm the LGBTQIA+ community. Here are some resources for queer Hindus and allies:
There is a growing movement among North Texans to create inclusive environments for LGBTQ Muslims and allies. The following resources are specific to LGBTQIA+ Muslims:
Conservative Judaism
Conservative Judaism has taken a publicly firm stance for inclusion. Here are some local synagogues that can be found on the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)‘s directory:
- Congregation Anshai Torah :: Plano
- Congregation Beth Torah :: Richardson
- Congregation Nishmat Am :: Plano
- Congregation Shearith Israel :: Dallas
Judaism
- DATA of Plano :: Plano :: An inclusive Shul welcoming Jews of all backgrounds.
Reform Judaism
The Reform Movement generally supports LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion. The Institute for Judaism & Sexual Orientation, World Union for Progressive Judaism, and The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism are resources for equality within the faith, recommending:
- Adat Chaverim :: Plano
- Congregation Beth El Binah :: Dallas
- Temple Emanu-El :: Dallas
- Temple Shalom :: Dallas
All Unitarian Universalist churches preach “deeds, not creeds,” stressing the importance of stopping oppression and providing an inclusive, spiritually diverse environment. All people are welcome, regardless of religious background, beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.
- Community Unitarian Universalist Church :: Plano
- Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship :: Denton
- First Unitarian Church of Dallas :: Dallas
- Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church :: Carrollton
In addition to finding an inclusive place of worship for your family, consider these resources for more support and assistance.
- Christianity
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Church of Christ
The Christian Church (or Church of Christ) voted to affirm all LGBTQIA+ people at the 2013 General Assembly. Check out the Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance, or ask your local church if they are inclusive and celebrate gay marriage:
- Disciples Christian Church of Plano :: Plano
- First Christian Church of Allen :: Allen
- First Christian Church of McKinney :: McKinney
- Melissa Christian Church :: Melissa
- Midway Hills Christian Church :: North Dallas
Episcopal
LGBTQIA+ people are welcome to worship, lead, serve, and marry at all Episcopal churches. Here are a few in our area:
- St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church :: McKinney
- Church of the Holy Nativity :: Plano
- Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church :: Prosper
- St. Peter’s Episcopal Church :: McKinney
- St. Philip’s Episcopal :: Frisco
Lutheran
Of the three leading Lutheran organizations in the United States, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is the most welcoming and inclusive of queer believers. Check out these local members of the ELCA:
- Christ the Servant Lutheran Church :: Allen
- Preston Meadow Lutheran Church :: Plano
- Rejoice Lutheran Church :: Frisco
- Resurrection Lutheran Church :: Plano
- St. Luke’s Lutheran Church :: Richardson
Methodist
Reconciling Ministries Network works for the full participation of all LGBTQ+ people across and beyond the United Methodist Church. The following local Reconciling Ministries are committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion and justice:
- Arapaho United Methodist Church :: Richardson
- Creekwood United Methodist Church :: Allen
- Grace Avenue United Methodist Church :: Frisco
- Holy Covenant United Methodist Church :: Carrollton
- McKinney First United Methodist :: McKinney
- Melissa United Methodist Church :: Melissa
- Northaven United Methodist Church :: North Dallas
Presbyterian
Many Presbyterian churches promote the inclusion and affirmation of LBGTQIA+ people inside and outside their congregations. The Covenant Network of Presbyterians and More Light Presbyterians, organizations that seek justice for the queer community, recommend the following LGBTQ-friendly churches:
- Corinth Presbyterian Church :: Parker
- Faithbridge Presbyterian Church :: Frisco
- Grace Presbyterian Church :: Plano
- Saint Barnabas Presbyterian Church :: Richardson
- Trinity Presbyterian Church :: McKinney
- West Plano Presbyterian :: Plano
- Hinduism
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Some Hindu priests will perform same-sex marriages, and many believers across the faith affirm the LGBTQIA+ community. Here are some resources for queer Hindus and allies:
- Islam
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There is a growing movement among North Texans to create inclusive environments for LGBTQ Muslims and allies. The following resources are specific to LGBTQIA+ Muslims:
- Judaism
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Conservative Judaism
Conservative Judaism has taken a publicly firm stance for inclusion. Here are some local synagogues that can be found on the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)‘s directory:
- Congregation Anshai Torah :: Plano
- Congregation Beth Torah :: Richardson
- Congregation Nishmat Am :: Plano
- Congregation Shearith Israel :: Dallas
Judaism
- DATA of Plano :: Plano :: An inclusive Shul welcoming Jews of all backgrounds.
Reform Judaism
The Reform Movement generally supports LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion. The Institute for Judaism & Sexual Orientation, World Union for Progressive Judaism, and The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism are resources for equality within the faith, recommending:
- Adat Chaverim :: Plano
- Congregation Beth El Binah :: Dallas
- Temple Emanu-El :: Dallas
- Temple Shalom :: Dallas
- Unitarian Universalist
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All Unitarian Universalist churches preach “deeds, not creeds,” stressing the importance of stopping oppression and providing an inclusive, spiritually diverse environment. All people are welcome, regardless of religious background, beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.
- Community Unitarian Universalist Church :: Plano
- Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship :: Denton
- First Unitarian Church of Dallas :: Dallas
- Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church :: Carrollton
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In addition to finding an inclusive place of worship for your family, consider these resources for more support and assistance.
