Whether you’re still at the beginning of your ally path and trying to see beyond the obstacles, or a Super-Ally already making change in your place of worship, there are ways to show up for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people in your faith community.

1. Learn. Research your faith community’s position on issues that affect LGBTQ+ people. Go to straightforequality.org/faith to get started.
2. Become a resource. Learn more about welcoming and affirming resources for your faith tradition and share them with others. Visitpflag.org/faith-resources to get started.
3. Speak up. When people speak negatively about people who are LGBTQ+, be the one who raises an objection. Remind people that everyone should be treated with kindness and respect.
4. Tell your story. Share with others in your faith tradition why you’re anally. Tell a story about acceptance and love for all people, including people who are LGBTQ+.
5. Have a discussion. Meet with your faith leaders, share why you think your community needs to be more welcoming and affirming for people who are LGBTQ+, and provide suggestions on how to achieve that goal.
6. Host an event. Show a film, host a book club, or read a timely news article to get a new perspective and follow it with a group discussion.
7. Send the Invite. Once you have done the work to create affirming space, invite LGBTQ+ people to share their experiences.