Hope 4 All UHM, a community with a vision and mission to act
Hope 4 All UHM, a community with a vision and mission to act
St. Odilia American National Catholic Church in Fargo:
St. Odilia is an independent Catholic faith community in that we are not under the jurisdiction of the Pope nor are we subject to the canon law or the guidelines of the Roman Catholic Church. Though we share a common Catholic theology and liturgical tradition, we differ significantly in many of the disciplines and rules that govern the Church.
In our communities all the baptized, men and women alike, are given the opportunity to respond to a genuine vocation and to fully participate in the ministerial priesthood. As St. Paul writes, there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female; all are one in Christ Jesus. We recognize and are acting to correct the injustice done by the long-standing practice of excluding women from ordained ministry, which unfairly diminishes women within the Church and also within the current world culture.
Similarly, we affirm those, whether lay or ordained ministers, who are called to serve the People of God in a variety of life states which include people who are single, or have taken promises of celibacy, commitment, or marriage, and all affirm the full and open participation in all the sacraments of LGBT persons. We believe that the gift of sexual union is a source and celebration of love for couples, which allows for the special and safe sharing of intimacy.
We affirm the dignity of all human persons regardless of race, national origin, religious affiliation, gender, or sexual orientation. We strive for justice within the universal Church and the whole world.
(701) 281-3023
Contact: Randy Reichert (701) 205-7076
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Fargo:
St. Stephen’s is a safe, growing, affirming and inclusive community of artists, poets, musicians, professionals, writers, students and searchers for God, striving for the full inclusion of ALL God’s people. Living fully into our Baptismal Covenant, we “strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being.” (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 305).
St. Stephen’s was the first parish in the Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota to fully welcome and fully include Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer persons. We have a long and dignified tradition of affirmation and full inclusion.
www.ststephensfargo.org | (701) 232-2076 120 21 Ave. N., Fargo
Contact: Rev. Jamie Parsley, Rector
Concordia College:
At Concordia College, interfaith engagement is deeply woven into our academic fabric, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), our community outreach, and our campus ministry. Concordia's Lutheran tradition grounds and shapes these practices, compelling us to join diverse neighbors in working toward a world that is more just, joyful, and trustworthy.
As articulated in our Interfaith Cooperation Statement: 'Guided by its Lutheran principles, Concordia College champions interfaith cooperation. We are devoted to cultivating informed global citizens who radiate hope and wholeness, bridge divides with understanding, and collaboratively serve the global community.'"
Contact: Dr. Michael J. Chan
218.299.3482
Hope 4 All UHM Interfaith Community:
Hope 4 All is a new interfaith community in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Our community is informed by the belief that regardless of our religion/faith/spirituality, we are all called to the same basic idea -- to love one another, treat one another with respect and dignity and to live compassionately in community. "The Golden Rule" -- to treat others the way we ourselves want to be treated (and/or the way they want to be treated) -- will guide our journey as a community.
We will treat each other’s journey as sacred, even when we may disagree, for the path has brought us to the same end – to be loving, compassionate human beings and to be part of making the world a place where all of humanity and all creation are treated with dignity and worthiness.
www.hope4alluhm.org | www.facebook.com/goldenrulelove
(701) 317-6379 | admin@hope4alluhm.org
Contact: Donna Olsen, Senior Minister donna@hope4alluhm.org
Lake Agassiz Pagan Community:
The goal of the Lake Agassiz Pagan Community is to provide an environment that fosters a sense of community and fellowship as well as a place to belong while combating misinformation and misrepresentations of Pagans as a whole in the eye of the public.
The LAPC was founded with the goal of bringing the many traditions of Paganism and Earth Based Spirituality/Religions of our community together. We want to have a “place” where we can foster friendship and share common beliefs and ideas with each other in a safe and open environment. Every person is welcome whether they are a solitary practitioner, Heathen, Witch, Wiccan, Native, Indigenous, Earth-Centered Spirituality, just an open-minded person looking to expand and/or share their knowledge, or a person looking for some camaraderie. The Lake Agassiz Pagan Community welcomes you!
Lutheran Church of the Cross (ELCA) in West Fargo:
From the outside, we look like a “garden-variety” church. On the inside, you’ll find a community that strives to draw upon the rich traditions of Christianity while paying attention to the culture and context in which we exist. We believe that God’s unconditional and steadfast love embodied by Jesus is the source of our life and the path of our future. In this love, we seek to be authentic, honest, patient, and forgiving. All are welcome, but even more, we want to know and share God’s love.
www.lcc-wf.com | facebook.com/lutheranchurchofthecross | (701) 282-0514
Contact: Joel Baranko, Pastor: jbaranko@lcc-wf.com
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Fargo:
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is an inclusive community that welcomes all people—including LGBTQ individuals and their families. We believe that God’s love is for everyone, and so is ours! St Mark’s voted to become a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation over 26 years ago, and is currently the only RIC Lutheran congregation in North Dakota. Our Pastor Joe Larson was installed as the first openly gay Lutheran pastor in our state in June 2016. Our ministries include serving the LGBTQ community, the homeless, New Americans, and those in need in our neighborhood, city and region. Join us for worship on Sundays at 10:00 am at Temple Beth El Synagogue, 809 11th Ave S, Fargo, ND.
www.stmarkslutheranfargo.com | (701) 235-5591
Contact: Micah Louwagie, Pastor:
Bethesda Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Moorhead:
Bethesda Lutheran Church, a congregation of the ELCA, is a reconciling, affirming, and inclusive community. Through worship, love, and service, we recognize that each person is a unique creation of God and through grace, we all belong together as children of God. We value people of all gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, cognitive and physical abilities, races, nationalities, economic, and immigration statuses. We will advocate for and be steward of all God's creation. We pledge to live as reconciling people, in our life together, working to be a sign in the community that Jesus Christ is here.
St. John Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Fargo:
We, the community of St. John’s Lutheran Church (ELCA), embrace the mystery of God's love for all creation. We're located in South Fargo near the entrance to Lindenwood Park.
As a gathering community of Christ we are called to live and be Christ in community and as part of that community we commit to working for racial equity and justice in the world. Living in grace, we strive to see Jesus shining in all people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnic origin, age, economic reality, family status, diverse ability, or faith perspective. Through God's embracing grace, we celebrate as full participants in the life and ministry of St. John Lutheran.
www.stjohnfargo.com| (701) 232-8521 | 1710 5th St S, Fargo, ND
Contact: Rev. Chad Brucklacher, Senior Pastor
office@stjohnfargo.compastormicah@stmarkslutheranfargo.com
St. John Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Fargo:
www.stjohnfargo.com| (701) 232-8521 | 1710 5th St S, Fargo, ND
Contact: Rev. Chad Brucklacher, Senior Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church:
Trinity Lutheran Church is an accepting, affirming and aspiring community in Downtown Moorhead, Minnesota. The people of Trinity are committed to meeting you wherever you are on your journey of faith. Whether rich, poor, small, big, queer, young, old, sad, happy, single, married, divorced… YOU are welcome at Trinity!
Our community strives to follow the teaching of Jesus; to have our people live out their faith in daily life; and to live out our mission narrative in all aspects of our ministry: “Be a light”
www.trinitymhd.org 210 7th St, Moorhead, MN 56560
Contact: info@trinitymhd.org Phone: 218-236-1333
A Message from a member of the local Muslim community:
In the spirit of the Islamic teachings on the dignity and basic equality of all human beings (ex. Hujurat, 11; Bakara, 113), the value of pluralism (ex. Hood, 11; Hujurat, 13), and the Divine wisdom and will in creating diversity in the world (ex. Maida, 48; Rum, 22; Hud, 118), I welcome and affirm all members of the LGBTQ+ community. I accept you. I support you. I value you. I wish you empowerment and entitlement in standing in your power.
Contact: Amena Chaudhry | DEI+ Strategist, Coach, Consultant
First Presbyterian Church of Moorhead:
Are you looking for a church where you don’t have to wonder how people will see you? Are you looking for a church where you can share your full story? Are you looking for a church that will celebrate, and not simply tolerate?
First Presbyterian Church of Moorhead is that church.
As the openly gay, married, pastor of Moorhead Presbyterian, I invite you to experience full inclusion, full celebration, and the full embrace of congregational love patterned after the love of Jesus Christ.
We worship every Sunday morning from 10:30 to 11:30. As with most mainline Protestant churches, we then walk down the hall for coffee hour. You will see people who have known each other for years talking about everything under the sun, and you will see new people and new families getting to know each other.
Moorhead Presbyterian welcomes everyone who celebrates under the umbrella of Queer identity. After getting to know some of our current members, you will find out just how deeply the life of this congregation has been shaped by Queer people.
Our worship service is fun and informal, while still adhering to traditional, Reformed, liturgical worship. We sing both contemporary songs and traditional hymns. You will hear loud organ pipes and jazzy piano tunes. You will see me deliver sermons from the pulpit just as often as you see me deliver sermons while walking around. They are as intellectually challenging as they are faithfully constructive.
Moorhead Presbyterian not only believes Queer people are a part of God’s kingdom, they also act on that belief. You are welcome here. If you have questions, please text me, and I’d be happy to meet you for coffee.
www.firstpresmhd.org | (218) 233-1192 | 2900 5thSt S, Moorhead, MN
Contact: Pastor Robert Drake robert@firstpresmhd.org (612) 750-5622
Temple Beth El in Fargo:
Temple Beth El is a Reform synagogue. The Reform Jewish Movement is committed to full equality for gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgender people. It supports marriage equality. The synagogue welcomes and affirms all people in the LGBT community.
www.tbefargo.org | office@tbefargo.org| (701) 232-0441
Contact: Bev Jacobson, President
F-M Secular Community:
An open, social group dedicated to creating a more apparent and inviting secular community in the Fargo-Moorhead area. We encourage people to disagree with one another while enjoying the conversation. Let us surround ourselves with those who challenge us and become all the better because of it.
www.facebook.com/groups/348332465275775
Presentation Prayer Center:
The Presentation Prayer Center provides opportunities for spiritual exploration and growth, both from Christian and interfaith perspectives. This ministry of the Presentation Sisters welcomes people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and seeks to foster a spirit of inclusive love in our community and beyond.
www.presentationprayercenter.org | (701) 532-0610 | 5300 12thSt. S, Fargo, ND 58104
Contact: Kit O’Neill, Interim Executive Director
Unitarian Universalist Church of Fargo-Moorhead:
Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion born of the Jewish and Christian traditions. We believe that personal experience, conscience, and reason should be the final authorities in religion. Our church acts as a gathering place where people from many faith backgrounds are able to share what they have learned and continue their spiritual growth while working together to create a world based on justice and equality for all.
We are a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation that seeks to be a spiritual home for people of free faith regardless of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, national origin, socio-economic status, physical or mental ability.
www.fmuu.org | (701) 235-0394 | fmuu@fmuu.org
First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fargo:
No matter where you are in your life’s journey; regardless of your race, gender identity, sexual orientation, class or creed, you are welcome in our church! One of the defining characteristics of the United Church of Christ is that community is formed not based on litmus tests of doctrine, but on sharing of diverse faith journeys. Your beliefs, your understanding of God and Jesus and church are uniquely yours, as you seek and explore alongside others in community. We seek to be a joyful community of faith promoting justice and peace and making a difference in the community.
www.firstuccfargo.org | (701) 232-8985
Contact: Rev. Dr. Kevin Cassiday-Maloney, Pastor
mrmetta57@gmail.com| (701) 373-5709
First Congregational United Church of Christ in Moorhead:
We, the members of First Congregational United Church of Christ, an Open and Affirming congregation, are called by God to live as one community. We recognize the full humanity of all individuals. We do not seek to erase our God-given diversity, but to celebrate it and to seek justice as we journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect.
We are guided by the teaching of Jesus, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39), as we seek to embody the words “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” We intentionally welcome, celebrate, stand with, and affirm all individuals including, but not limited to, those of every ability, age, class, nationality, ethnicity, race, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation into full fellowship and participation in the life of the church.
Acknowledging our human imperfections, we will strive, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to become more like Jesus in our love and support of one another. We seek to oppose and overcome any injustice, oppression, or prejudice that continue in our society, our communities, our church, and ourselves.
www.moorheaducc.weebly.com| (218) 236-1756 | uccmhd@702com.net
Contact: Rev. Michelle Webber, Pastor uccmhdpastor@gmail.com
People’s United Church of Christ:
People’s United Church of Christ embraces diversity, affirms the dignity and worth of every person, to celebrate and live in openness, promotes social justice, healing, and wholeness of life. We commit ourselves to be an open and affirming community. We welcome persons of every gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental and physical ability, age, race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, economic and social status, faith background, and family structure, to share in the life of this church, its worship, rights and sacraments.
No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome in this United Church of Christ.
We worship on the lower level of First Congregational UCC, 406 8th Street S, Moorhead, Sundays at 10a.m.
https://peoplesucc.wordpress.com (701) 630-9776
Contact Rev. Grace Morton pastor@peoplesucc.com