LGBTQ+ Affirming Ministries![]() Our church is an LGBTQ+ inclusive congregation and welcomes all God's children, no matter where you are in the journey. We are a member of the Open and Affirming Coalition (UCC), Reconciling Ministries Network (UMC), More Light Presbyterians (PCUSA), and Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches.
* For the previous events and journey history, please visit Affirming Ministries Archive page (1999-2022) (link) "We believe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer are children of God. We believe the United Church of Hyde Park will be one of the best open and affirming congregations for everyone. Let us work together. Join us."
Upcoming eventsDonuts, Faith and My Coming-out Stories
Storytelling on Saturday, February 8, from 10 to 11:30 am Storytelling host: Venise Keys (she/her) Facebook event page https://tinyurl.com/49c95da9 Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/donuts-faith-and-my-coming-out-stories-tickets-1216852381229?aff=oddtdtcreator PFLAG is expanding! We're inviting LGBTQ people, allies, parents, businesses, and community partners to come tell us what you need from PFLAG and showing how people can get involved in PFLAG's mission of support, education, and advocacy. More info to come!
This meeting is co-hosted by the PFLAG Northern Illinois Council, Brave Space Alliance, and United Church of Hyde Park. Date/time: Saturday, March 29 at 1 to 3 pm Location: 1515 E. 52nd Place, 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60615 Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/485993037563450/ 2025 activities and progress
2024 activities and progress
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Statement Regarding the stolen rainbow flag (August 2023)
Link to the Statement (August 2023). Open and Affirming Statement
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