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.

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City Church San Francisco

Address: 2460 Sutter St
94115

City: San Francisco

State: CA

Church Website: https://www.citychurchsf.org/

Notes:

Multi-ethnic congregation; about 30% are Asian. LGBTQ+ welcoming.

Affirms women in leadership?: Yes

Involved in social justice issues?: Yes

LGBTQ+ affirming?: Yes

Approximate % Asian: 30

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Congregational Church of Pinehurst

Address: 95 Linden Rd
28374

Denomination: United Church of Christ (UCC)

City: Pinehurst

State: NC

Church Website: http://youarewelcomehere.org

Notes:

Welcoming, friendly, progressive church.

Affirms women in leadership?: Yes

Involved in social justice issues?: Yes

LGBTQ+ affirming?: Yes

Approximate % Asian: 1

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Dumbarton United Methodist Church

Address: 3133 Dumbarton St NW
20007

Denomination: Methodist (UMC)

City: Washingtonv

State: DC

Church Website: http://www.dumbartonumc.org/

Notes:

Intentionally progressive church located in Georgetown. Strong commitment to social justice issues. Has strong intergenerational relationships.

Affirms women in leadership?: Yes

Involved in social justice issues?: Yes

LGBTQ+ affirming?: Yes

Approximate % Asian: 5-10

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Epic Church

Address: 215 N Lemon St
92832

Denomination: Baptist (ABCUSA)

City: Fullerton

State: CA

Church Website: https://www.epicchurch.net/

Notes:

Multi-ethnic congregation; predominantly Asian American.

Affirms women in leadership?: Unsure

Involved in social justice issues?: Yes

LGBTQ+ affirming?: Yes

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Episcopal Church of the Messiah

Address: 614 N Bush St
92701

Denomination: Episcopal (TEC)

City: Santa Ana

State: CA

Church Website: http://messiah-santaana.org/

Notes:

Multi-ethnic congregation; over 33% are Latinx. Roughly 20% of the congregation identifies as LGBTQ+.

Affirms women in leadership?: Yes

Involved in social justice issues?: Yes

LGBTQ+ affirming?: Yes

Approximate % Asian: 5

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Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles

Address: 1255 San Gabriel Blvd
91770

Denomination: Baptist (ABCUSA)

City: Rosemead

State: CA

Church Website: http://www.ebcla.org/

Notes:

Offers an LGBTQ+ affirming ministry called The Open Door.

Affirms women in leadership?: Yes

Involved in social justice issues?: Unsure

LGBTQ+ affirming?: No

Approximate % Asian: 80

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First and Summerfield United Methodist Church

Address: 425 College St
06511

Denomination: Methodist (UMC)

City: New Haven

State: CT

Church Website: http://www.fsumc.org/

Notes:

Services in English and Korean. Reconciling Ministry; fully LGBTQ+ affirming and welcoming. Senior pastor is multiracial (Chinese/white) woman. Sanctuary church (houses people at risk of deportation).

Affirms women in leadership?: Yes

Involved in social justice issues?: Yes

LGBTQ+ affirming?: Yes

Approximate % Asian: 20

Languages: English, Korean

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First Congregationalist Church of Westfield

Address: 125 Elmer St
07090

Denomination: United Church of Christ (UCC)

City: Westfield

State: NJ

Church Website: http://www.fccofwestfield.org/

Affirms women in leadership?: Yes

Involved in social justice issues?: Yes

LGBTQ+ affirming?: Yes

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First Progressive Church in Los Angeles

Address: 300 S Western Ave
90020

City: Los Angeles

State: CA

Church Website: https://www.firstprogressivechurch.org/

Notes:

Fully affirming, open, and progressive.

Affirms women in leadership?: Yes

Involved in social justice issues?: Yes

LGBTQ+ affirming?: Yes

Approximate % Asian: 95

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First Reformed Church

Address: 9 Bayard St
08901

Denomination: Reformed (RCA)

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Church Website: http://firstreformedchurch.net/

Involved in social justice issues?: Yes

LGBTQ+ affirming?: Yes

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