June 1st, 2025
June 1st, 2025
June 1st, 2025
Affirming Sunday is the first Sunday of Pride Month where churches across the globe unite to celebrate and affirm LGBTQIA+ individuals within their congregations and communities. It's an invitation for pastors and community leaders to demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity, love, and acceptance, fostering a welcoming environment for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
1 in 3 youth reported experiencing consistent mental health stress due to anti-LGBTQ policies and legislation
1 in 3 youth reported experiencing consistent mental health stress due to anti-LGBTQ policies and legislation
38%
American Christians say that homosexuality should be discouraged
38%
American Christians say that homosexuality should be discouraged
41%
LGBTQ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year
41%
15%
LGBTQ young people reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy
15%
1 in 3
LGBTQ young people said their mental health was poor most of the time or always due to anti-LGBTQ policies and legislation
41%
Almost half of of LGBTQ young people have considered attempting suicide in the past year (2023)
1 in 3 youth reported experiencing consistent mental health stress due to anti-LGBTQ policies and legislation
38%
American Christians say that homosexuality should be discouraged
41%
LGBTQ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year
15%
LGBTQ young people reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy
1 in 3
LGBTQ young people said their mental health was poor most of the time or always due to anti-LGBTQ policies and legislation
41%
Almost half of of LGBTQ young people have considered attempting suicide in the past year (2023)
Celebrate with your community! Some ideas could be to deliver an inclusive sermon (looking for a speaker? We got you). Another option is to gather the troops and do some community outreach. Also, sharing an educational resource (like this Allyship toolkit) is a great way to build awareness.
Celebrate with your community! Some ideas could be to deliver an inclusive sermon (looking for a speaker? We got you). Another option is to gather the troops and do some community outreach. Also, sharing an educational resource (like this Allyship toolkit) is a great way to build awareness.
Influence others
Influence others
Post about it on your social media. We’ve created social media and powerpoint assets for you to use
Post about it on your social media. We’ve created social media and powerpoint assets for you to use
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Sign up for our Affirming Sunday newsletter. Expect 2-3 emails a year, max. We hate spam and know your time and attention is valuable.
Enlist your community
Church leaders, verify your profile - ensure your church is listed and up-to-date on nu communities, our crowdsourced map and database of affirming communities. Being visible on our platform allows people to easily connect with you.
Church leaders, verify your profile - ensure your church is listed and up-to-date on nu communities, our crowdsourced map and database of affirming communities. Being visible on our platform allows people to easily connect with you.
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Is this a virtual event?
How to get involved?
Who organizes Affirming Sunday?
What defines an LGBTQIA+ affirming church?
Ways to participate
Is this a virtual event?
How to get involved?
Who organizes Affirming Sunday?
What defines an LGBTQIA+ affirming church?
Ways to participate
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