Center for LGBTQ+ United Methodist Heritage

Introducing LGBTQ+ Heritage Season

October 11 – November 1, 2025

United Methodists' LGBTQ+ Heritage Season (Oct 11–Nov 1) is a joyful celebration of the historic 2024 vote affirming full LGBTQ+ inclusion in our Church. This season invites congregations to engage in worship, gather stories, and honor the presence, resilience, contributions and enduring legacy of LGBTQ+ individuals in the life of the Church.

Download and print the flyer below as a visible affirmation of LGBTQ+ presence, history, and leadership within The United Methodist Church. Whether in your worship space, office, or community gathering area, displaying this flier is a simple yet powerful way to honor the stories we’re preserving and proclaim your commitment to a more inclusive and joyful future.

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Discover ways to celebrate LGBTQ+ Heritage season

LGBTQ+ Heritage Season, held Oct. 11-Nov. 1, is a time to celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ individuals in The UMC by collecting and amplifying stories of LGBTQ+ persons.

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Honor

A Season of Visibility and Intersectionality

The Center for LGBTQ+ United Methodist Heritage honors the enduring legacy of LGBTQ+ individuals in The UMC, lifting up this community in the present, and supporting the future of LGBTQ+ individuals following their full inclusions and affirmation in the life of the Church.

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Leadership

Center for LGBTQ+ UM Heritage Board

The Center for LGBTQ+ United Methodist Heritage is governed by a volunteer board of diverse and passionate members from around the globe, united in their commitment to honoring the full identity and witness of LGBTQ+ United Methodists.

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Landmark vote

GCAH's Center for LGBTQ+ UM Heritage marks anniversary of landmark GC action

GCAH’s Center for LGBTQ+ UM Heritage marks anniversary of landmark General Conference action with a May 1 event celebrating removal of harmful language from Book of Discipline.

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RMN

Reconciling Ministries Network

We honor the ongoing work of Reconciling Ministries Network, which advocates for the full affirmation of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Church and beyond. Their commitment to celebrating LGBTQ+ persons as a vital expression of God’s diverse creation continues to inspire and shape conversations across the United Methodist community.

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LGBTQ-RAN

LGBTQ+ Religious Archive Network

The LGBTQ Religious Archives Network (LGBTQ-RAN) is an innovative venture in preserving history and encouraging scholarly study of LGBTQ religious movements around the world.

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