LGBTQIA+ MINISTRY
Christ Church NYC is an open, affirming, & reconciling congregation of the United Methodist Church. We believe that God created every body as part of a cosmos colored by the vibrant spectrum of love & life, which is to say: we are each and all queerly & wonderfully made.
Our LGBTQIA+ ministry hosts opportunities to celebrate and connect around this good news from small groups & socials for LGBTQIA+ folk & allies to church-wide events that lift up the queer gifts within and beyond our community of faith.
Find out more about the ministry and our upcoming events below.
Pride 2026
at Christ Church NYC
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Sunday, 6/7, 12:30 pm
Kick off Pride month at CCNYC with our annual rooftop celebration during coffee hour!
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Wednesday, 6/10, 6:30 pm
Our annual Pride worship service featuring special guest storytellers Ms. Penny Cost and Elizabeth Delgado-Black from Kaleidoscope Ministries.
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Join the Manhattan UMC churches for a Pizza and Pride celebration at at Park Ave UMC (106 E 86th St.) on Tuesday, June 16, at 6:00 pm. More information here.
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Saturday, 6/20, 2:30 pm
Celebrate Pride with a picnic at Central Park!
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Saturday, June 20, at 8:00 pm
We are excited to host the annual New York City Gay Men’s Chorus Juneteenth Concert Event at Christ Church NYC! Find out more information and reserve a free ticket here.
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Sunday, 6/28, 1:00 pm
Join us as we hang out with our friends at Marble Collegiate Church to pass out water to parade-goers along the route.
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Monthly Brunch
Every second Sunday, join friends old and new from the LGBTQIA+ ministry for brunch after church. Meet at 12:45 pm in coffee hour to walk to a restaurant nearby.
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Queering the Dialogue
Our monthly interfaith dialogue group with Temple Emanu-El. Stay tuned for information about our 2026-27 programming to launch in September.
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Berlin 2026
Our first-ever LGBTQIA+ ministry trip to Berlin is July 19-26, 2026. Registration is closed, but stay tuned for opportunities to learn about what the Berlin team is up to and for future travel opportunities!
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The Bridge - Wednesday nights at CCNYC
Our Wednesday night gathering of supper, worship, and small groups includes an LGBTQIA+ small group. Find out more information here.
ILLUMINATE PODCAST:
A Storytelling Podcast from
the Christ Church NYC LGBTQIA+ Ministry
The ILLUMINATE podcast explores stories at the intersection of queerness and spirituality as Rev. Tyler Heston joins in meaningful conversations with members and friends of Christ Church NYC. Find episodes from season two here; all of our episodes are on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.