Welcoming Congregation

Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church is a Welcoming Congregation, recognized by the Unitarian Universalist Association. This means we affirm and include people of all genders and orientations in every aspect of congregational life—from worship to leadership, programs to social occasions. We welcome who you are, just as you are.

As a Welcoming Congregation we have pledged to:

• Honor the lives of all people and equally affirm displays of caring and affection without regard for sexual orientation.

• Celebrate diversity by using inclusive language and content in worship.

• Incorporate an understanding of the experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people throughout our programs, including religious education.

• Affirm and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues and history.

• Affirm marriage equality and conduct weddings for all genders.

• Advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, promoting justice, freedom, and equity in the larger society. We speak out when the rights and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are at stake.