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.
Events & Programming
Find out more information about all of our events & activities for the 2025-2026 programming year below!
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Second Sundays starting October 12 • Connect with friends through a monthly lunch hosted by the LGBTQIA+ ministry! We’ll meet in coffee hour at 12:45pm to walk to a nearby restaurant on second Sundays starting in October. Stay tuned for RSVPs and more information!
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Third Tuesdays starting October 21 • Our monthly interfaith dialogue group with Temple Emanu-El resumes on Tuesday, October 21! Join us once a month at CCNYC or Temple E for a dynamic & engaging interfaith conversation about scripture, stories, and queer perspectives on faith and religion. Stay tuned for more info!
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Join us as we support the Trans Prayer March led by Kaleidoscope Ministries (kaleidoscopeusa.org/), starting at 1:00pm at Union Square Park before marching to Church of the Village. For more information visit kaleidoscopeusa.notion.site/transprayermarch or contact Tyler at tyler@christchurchnyc.org.
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All are invited to the annual LGBTQIA+ Ministry Friendsgiving! This pot-luck style dinner makes space for connection with the chosen kin of church community. Main course will be provided; bring a side or dessert and a drink.
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We're excited to announce our first-ever LGBTQIA+ Ministry International Trip! We are looking forward to a formative & fun week in Berlin, Germany, from July 19 – 26. 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.