Find a Church

We understand that being a progressive Asian American Christian can be lonely sometimes. So we’ve crowdsourced a list of progressive churches throughout the country in case you are looking for a faith community. We look at 3 major criteria when including a church in this list:

  • Affirmation of the complete humanity and human rights of LGBTQ+ individuals
  • Affirmation of women in leadership roles within the church (does not always mean that lead pastor is female)
  • Involvement in social justice issues such as anti-racism and pro-immigrant activism, LGBTQ+ advocacy, creation care, etc. (All the things included in our Statement on God’s Justice!)

Please note that this crowdsourced list is subject to change. Inclusion on this list does not represent endorsement by the organization Progressive Asian American Christians. We encourage you to visit these church websites and/or contact church staff as you search for a faith community aligned with your progressive beliefs.

You can also submit a listing for consideration. All suggestions are subject to PAAC moderator approval.

First United Church

Church Name
First United Church
Denomination
Street Address
2420 E Third St.
47401
City
Bloomington
State
Church Website
http://www.firstuc.org
Contact Person(s)
Jennifer Duann Fultz
Notes

Progressive congregation in a college town. Mostly older demographic but some young families and college students. Liturgically-structured worship service with a mix of modern and traditional prayers and music.

Affirms women in leadership?
Yes
Involved in social justice issues?
Yes
LGBTQ+ affirming?
Yes
Approximate % Asian
1
Languages
English

Advent Lutheran Church

Church Name
Advent Lutheran Church
Denomination
Street Address
2504 Broadway
10025
City
New York
State
Church Website
https://www.adventnyc.org/
Notes

Multi-ethnic congregation. Services in English and Spanish. Operates groups for college students, 20s/30s, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, among others. Reconciling in Christ (RIC); fully LGBTQ+ affirming and welcoming.

Affirms women in leadership?
Yes
Involved in social justice issues?
Yes
LGBTQ+ affirming?
Yes
Languages
English, Spanish

All Saints Church

Church Name
All Saints Church
Denomination
Street Address
132 N Euclid Ave
91101
City
Pasadena
State
Church Website
http://www.allsaints-pas.org
Affirms women in leadership?
Yes
Involved in social justice issues?
Yes
LGBTQ+ affirming?
Yes
Approximate % Asian
5

All Saints Episcopal Church

Church Name
All Saints Episcopal Church
Denomination
Street Address
634 W Peachtree St NW
30308
City
Atlanta
State
Church Website
https://allsaintsatlanta.org/
Notes

The 11:15 am service on Sunday mornings is informally known as the "grays and Gays"--that is, the old people and LGBTQ+ crowd. Formal, high church worship experience, with progressive values.

Affirms women in leadership?
Yes
Involved in social justice issues?
Yes
LGBTQ+ affirming?
Yes

All Saints Presbyterian Church

Church Name
All Saints Presbyterian Church
Denomination
Street Address
7170 Beaver Run Road
31820
City
Midland
State
Church Website
http://www.allsaintscolumbus.org/
Notes

Explicitly theologically progressive church. Worship services are relatively traditional. Sermons are often social justice oriented.

Affirms women in leadership?
Yes
Involved in social justice issues?
Yes
LGBTQ+ affirming?
Yes
Approximate % Asian
1

Arch Street United Methodist Church

Church Name
Arch Street United Methodist Church
Denomination
Street Address
55 N Broad St
19107
City
Philadelphia
State
Church Website
http://archstreetumc.org/
Affirms women in leadership?
Yes
Involved in social justice issues?
Yes
LGBTQ+ affirming?
Yes

Blue Ocean Faith Church Ann Arbor

Church Name
Blue Ocean Faith Church Ann Arbor
Denomination
Street Address
2309 Packard
48104
City
Ann Arbor
State
Church Website
http://www.a2blue.org
Notes

Co-founded by an LGBTQ+ pastor and an ally pastor; both were fired from the Vineyard when the LGBTQ+ pastor came out and the ally pastor wouldn't fire her. Has roots in the evangelical movement. Contemporary worship, with casual dress. Attendance of about 150-200 on Sunday mornings. Supports the Ozone House, a local nonprofit that houses and supports homeless teens, 40% of whom are LGBTQ+. Works with an organization that resettles refugees in the county.

Affirms women in leadership?
Yes
Involved in social justice issues?
Yes
LGBTQ+ affirming?
Yes
Approximate % Asian
2

Calvary Baptist Church

Church Name
Calvary Baptist Church
Denomination
Street Address
755 8th Street NW
20001
City
Washington
State
Church Website
http://calvarydc.org/
Notes

Racially and socioeconomically diverse church in the center of Chinatown. Worship is mainly in English blended with elements of the Spanish language. Fairly large Burmese congregation meets separately. Involved with immigration reform, sanctuary church movements, overseas missions, interfaith relations, homeless ministry, DC Pride, and local community issues such as affordable housing and sanctuary city policies. Established over 150 years ago by abolitionists hosting runaway slaves.

Affirms women in leadership?
Yes
Involved in social justice issues?
Yes
LGBTQ+ affirming?
Yes
Approximate % Asian
10

Chalice Christian Church

Church Name
Chalice Christian Church
Denomination
Street Address
15303 S Gilbert Road
City
Gilbert
State
Church Website
http://www.chalicechristian.com/
Affirms women in leadership?
Yes
Involved in social justice issues?
Yes
LGBTQ+ affirming?
Yes
Approximate % Asian
2

Circle of Hope

Church Name
Circle of Hope
City
Philadelphia
State
Church Website
https://www.circleofhope.net/
Notes

Large church with four congregations in Philly and South Jersey; more people are involved in cell groups (small groups) than attend Sunday services. Services include non-mainstream music, a message, and a time for community response. Very social justice oriented, not very racially diverse.

Affirms women in leadership?
Yes
Involved in social justice issues?
Yes
LGBTQ+ affirming?
Yes
Approximate % Asian
5-10
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