What does it mean to be a Welcoming Congregation?

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In the 1980s and 90s, when the word “welcoming” became a code word for lesbian, gay, and bisexual people, the Unitarian Universalist Association launched a Welcoming Congregation Program to help us learn how to undo homophobia—and later, transphobia (prejudice against transgender people)—in our hearts and minds, our congregations, and our communities.

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UUFS is a Welcoming Congregation.
The spirituality and practice of radical welcome are core to our Unitarian Universalist values, and central to our thriving as a faith community.

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Today, UU churches and fellowships engage in ongoing education and annual renewal of this official status to demonstrate that we are doing the work of inclusion and belonging, and welcoming our LGBTQ+ kin. Contact our Board to speak with a representative of our Welcoming Congregation Committee if you would like to learn more