AFFIRMING CHURCHES & CONGREGATIONS
EDMONTON FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH
First Mennonite Church is rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition. We are called as a community of faith to worship God, proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, engage in Christian fellowship, and reach out in service to the world. Jesus is at the centre of our faith, community is at the centre of our life, and peace, nonviolence, and reconciliation are at the centre of our faith lived out. God calls us to be an inclusive, affirming, welcoming Christian community, receiving with Jesus’ love all gender-identities and sexual orientations.
Address: 3650 - 91 Street NW Edmonton, AB T6E 6P1
Phone: 780-436-3431
HOLY SPIRIT LUTHERAN CHURCH
Welcome to Holy Spirit Lutheran Church! We hope to join with you in the journey of faith. We pray that in this place you feel the full, liberating embrace of Christ’s love and you are inspired to be the best version of yourself and share Christ’s love with everyone you meet. We gather Sundays at 10 am in-person and online.
Instagram: @HSLutheran
Facebook: Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
Website: http://www.holyspiritlutheran.ca
RIO TERRACE CHURCH
Rio Terrace Church is a progressive Christian congregation in the ancient Moravian tradition. Along with most other Moravian Churches, Rio Terrace Church affirms and welcomes 2SLGBTQA+ people as members and friends, and ordains 2SLGBTQ+ clergy.
Address: 15108 76 Avenue NW
Phone: 780-487-0211
ROBERTSON-WESLEY UNITED CHURCH
We open our hearts and our church family to all people in our community regardless of age, gender identity, differing abilities, ethnicity, economic circumstances, or sexual orientation. Many people’s lives continue to be devastated by hatred, prejudice, and inequality, therefore we stand with those who are adversely affected by injustice, alienation and oppression.
Address: 10209 123 St Edmonton AB
Phone: 780-482-1587
Website: http://www.rwuc.org
SPIRIT OF HOPE UNITED CHURCH
Spirit of Hope is an Affirm United congregation that is public, intentional and explicit about its support for people of all ages, genders, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, faiths, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. We celebrate the richness that diversity and inclusivity bring to our community of faith, welcoming all persons to participate in every aspect of church life, including membership, leadership, and participation in all sacraments, rites, and ceremonies.
Address: 7909 Whyte (82) Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6C0Y1
Phone: 780-952-5619
Website: www.spiritofhope.ca
Facebook: @Spirit of Hope United Church: Edmonton AB
Instagram: @soh_edmonton
SSUC - SPIRITUAL SEEKERS UNITED IN COMMUNITY - SOUTHMINSTER STEINHAUER UNITED CHURCH
We are focused on exploring our highest human values, including compassion, social justice, and courageous living. We are guided by nature-based, expansive spirituality and life-long learning, but we want you to come exactly as you are. All ages, sexualities, abilities, and cultures. All traditions and experiences, or none! There is a place for you here.
Address: 10740 19 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 6W9
Phone: 780-435-2028
Website: https://ssucedmonton.com
Facebook: @SSUCEdmonton
Instagram: @ssuc_yeg
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH
St. Paul’s United Church has been proud to be an Affirming Ministry since 2007, pursuing justice and understanding for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We are a vibrant church with many opportunities for nurture and to get involved. We have regular gatherings that welcome 2SLGBTQ+ youth and families, as well as Sunday worships. Sunday worship is at 10:30 am.
Address: 11526 76 Avenue NW
Phone: 780-436-1555
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
Sunday Worship ... All are Welcome!
Join us in worship at Trinity United Church in Edmonton. We are a community of faith, seeking, by the love of God and in relationship with others to help create a more just and harmonious world. We are an affirming congregation, seeking inclusion and participation by all without regard to sexual orientation, or gender expression.
UNITARIAN CHURCH OF EDMONTON
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a community comprised of all orientations and gender identities. We have long been allies of the LGBTQ community, providing meeting space for some of Edmonton’s first gay dances back in the 1970s, and providing Services of Union for couples until same sex marriage became legal. We are a liberal religious community that honours freedom of belief and holds as our first principle, affirming the worth and dignity of every person.