The Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches is a collaboration of more than 80 churches and other ministries in the Chicago
metropolitan area which welcome and affirm people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We have two
goals:
To spread the message of our members' LGBTQ-inclusion across the Chicago metropolitan area, mindful that a positive message about
sexual and family diversity is a gift to all people.
To connect the leaders, members, and guests of our partner churches for fellowship and education, enabling support and
resource-sharing for the practices of faithful welcome.
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As we begin to dust off our church signs and wait for Spring to arrive in Chicago, the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches will begin planning and preparing for Pride, 2024!
Please join us for our upcoming Kick Off Meeting: Wednesday, April 17th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm (via Zoom)
Please use this link to join us! Your help is vital!
Pre-Parade Worship
Parade-Day Memories
Photo by Christine Allender.Photo by Anthony Didato.
Our Mission
Purpose of the Coalition
The Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches is a collaboration of more than 80 churches and other ministries in the Chicago
metropolitan area which welcome and affirm people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We have two
goals:
To spread the message of our members' LGBTQ-inclusion across the Chicago metropolitan area, mindful that a positive message about
sexual and family diversity is a gift to all people.
To connect the leaders, members, and guests of our partner churches for fellowship and education, enabling support and
resource-sharing for the practices of faithful welcome.