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Bethesda Lutheran Church

305 Saint Ronan St
New Haven, CT 06511-2362

Telephone: 203-787-2346
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Website: http://www.bethesdanewhaven.org

Traditonal Worship. Contemporary Worship. Allows same-gender blessings. Church building has gender neutral bathroom(s).

Affirmation of Welcome/Welcome Statement

Date of Affirmation: January 26, 2003

Affirmation approved/passed by: Cong.

Does affirmation include bisexual and transgender people? No

Publicity/Signage/Hospitality

Where is the RIC certificate posted? Unknown

Do outside signs have visible indicator of GLBT welcome? No

Publication(s) that regularly include a welcome statement: Bulletin Newsletter Website

Does the building have a gender-neutral bathroom? Yes

Worship/Education

Worship style(s): Traditional Contemporary

Does or would the congregation have same-gender blessing services? Yes

Does adult education include gay and lesbian references and themes? Yes

Does adult education include bisexual and transgender references and themes? No

Does education include "out" LGBT leaders/speakers? No

Does youth education address LGBT references and themes? Yes

Are there GLBT-focused small groups? No

Are there GLBT-youth-focused small groups? No

Are "gay" and "lesbian" used in conversation? Often

Are "bisexual" and "transgender" used in conversation? Sometimes

Are "gay" and "lesbian" used in worship? Often

Are "bisexual" and "transgender" used in worship? Sometimes

Demographics

Are there "out" gay and/or lesbian members? Yes

Are there "out" bisexual and/or transgender members? No

Are there "out" LGBT families and/or families with children? No

Are there "out" parents and/or family members of LGBT people? No

Are there current/former "out" LGBT pastors? No

Are there current/former "out" LGBT staff members? Yes

Are there current/former "out" LGBT people in leadership roles? Yes

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"Traditional" worship services
"Contemporary" worship services
"Praise" worship services
Mixed/a variety of worship services
Offer same-gender blessing services
Affirmation includes bisexual and/or transgender persons
Has and/or had an "out" LGBT pastor
Has LGBT families
Has unisex restrooms
Has not yet responded to RIC survey