Statewide GLBT-friendly churches a diligent compilation of glbt-friendly congregations all across the state. Thanks to the Denver PFLAG group.
Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship 300 E. Oak, 224-4106. Pastor Jeff Borg. Worship 10:15am Sunday  MAP
Foothills Unitarian Church whose members "unite in a religious community to provide a loving, accepting, and stimulating atmosphere for spiritual and personal growth. By living our Unitarian Universalist Principles we seek to be a force for healing and a light of reason and understanding, promoting justice and compassion among ourselves and in the larger community." -adopted May 1999. 1815 Yorktown Avenue, Fort Collins. Sunday summer services at 9am and 11am. 970-493-5906 MAP
Metropolitan Community Church - Family in Christ "This Fellowship of Churches plays a vital role in addressing the spiritual needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community around the world." 970-221-0811
Namaqua Unitarian Universalist a "spiritual home for liberal thought. We believe in a free and responsible search for truth and meaning... and welcome to our congregation all persons without regard to age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, or other class of exclusion. 800 S. Taft, Loveland MAP
Plymouth Congregational Church As an inclusive, Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ, we welcome persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities into the full life and ministry of our church. Our adult education programs focus on both social justice and personal faith. 916 West Prospect, Fort Collins. Services at 9:00 and 10:45, adult & youth programs at 10:45am, September through May. Contact Rev. Sharon Benton at 970-482-9212 or by email. MAP
St. Paul's Episcopal Church "an inclusive congregation, a parish for all people." 1208 W. Elizabeth MAP , 482-2668, 7:30 and 10:00am Sunday services. A chapter of "Integrity" is in formation at St. Paul's. Founded in 1974, Integrity is an organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) Episcopalians and their family and friends. While Integrity's primary purpose is to provide a safe place to worship, other goals include fellowship, education, community outreach and service to the Church through service projects. MAP
Human Rights Campaign: Religion & Faith from an outstanding organization with a comprehensive site of news and resources. The largest national lesbian and gay political organization with members throughout the country, effectively lobbying Congress, providing campaign support and educating the public. Also HRC's "Out in Scripture"
Welcoming Resources an non-demoninational effort of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force with impressive listings of faith-based resources and organizations. Some site organization issues to be worked on.
Commitment, Union & Marriage Ceremonies
Foothills Unitarian Universalist, 493-5906, Rev. Marc Salkin
Metropolitan Community Church, 221-0811, Pastor Tom Emmett
Plymouth Congregational Church, 482-9212, Rev. Hal Chorpenning
Referral services for non-discriminating officiants: InterFaithOfficiants.com, ColoradoAssociationofWeddingOfficiants.com, and American Association of Funeral Officiants at 303-766-3123 or email
InterfaithPeace@aol.com
Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse "This web site is intended to give encouragement and hope to the multitude of homosexuals and others who have suffered from unrelenting attacks by religious leaders. Jesus taught that God loves and accepts you as God's children, just as you are. Being gay does not cut you off from God." may be of particular interest for finding various religions' support.
GodLovesFags.com a domain initially registed out of disgust for Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptists website, godhatesfags.com
InterFaith online with suggested readings, commentaries and definitions on religious liberty, equal marriage rights, reproductive freedom and sexuality
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The Victim Assistance Team at CSU assists students, staff, faculty and visitors who have been sexually assaulted on campus: 491-7111. Trained advocates are on call 24/7
Crossroads Safehouse provides safe lodging for battered women and their children, services for men wo are victims of domestic violence, and education and counseling programs with a 24-hour crisis line 482-3502
The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center 970-472-4200 is a confidential, free
24-hour emergency intervention violence/rape crisis hotline — The SAVA Team works with, not for, the criminal justice system, the medical therapeutic community and other public & private agencies to provide seamless services to sexual assault survivors
Colorado Anti-Violence Program 24-hour crisis line is 1-888-557-4441. CAVP provides crisis intervention, information and referrals for GLBT victims of violence. They can also help arrange emergency needs such as food, transportation, and emergency shelter for victims of violence
The Trevor Project is a national 24-hour toll-free suicide prevention hot line for gay and questioning youth and those seeking to support them in a crisis. Counselors are trained, free and confidential. 866-4-U-TREVOR or 866-488-7386. In addition to the helpline, the website has "Dear Trevor," a confidential resource where youth can ask questions about sexual orientation and identity issues.
Rainbow Alley from the Colorado GLBT Denver Center hosts a confidential 24hr crisis pager 303-461-1650 for GLBTQ youth
Urban Peak Denver works with homeless and runaway youth between the ages of 14 and 24 years of age, providing a safe and caring place so that they can begin to work on getting off the streets. Youth can also come directly to the shelter at 1630 S. Acoma Street, Denver. 303-777-9198 or email info@urbanpeak.org
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Adoption Dreams Come True, Inc. a private, non profit 501(c) 3 adoption agency licensed by the State of Colorado. The agency offers an Adoptive Parent Program, Birth Parent Program and Volunteer Opportunities. Main office: 316 W. Mulberry. 493-2557 or email adoptdreams@yahoo.com
Alexander Foundation a non-profit, philanthropic organization that shows every day how small sums of money can turn someone's life around. For over 20 years, The Alexander Foundation has been helping gays and lesbians throughout Colorado change their lives
Babes Around Denver "the Denver Metro area's premier provider of lesbian social opportunity... a great way to meet fabulous women."
Back Country Betties serving the women of northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, "an organization for lesbians and women accepting of lesbian lifestyles."
email contact
Boulder County Adoption through the Department of Social Services welcomes GLBT families to inquire about foster and adoption opportunities in the County. Contact: Cheryl Murray, 3460 Broadway, Boulder 303-441-1081
BoulderPride a non-profit organization serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning communities in and around Boulder County
Cafe Vivid social and business compendium with personals and shopping pages and Colorado glbt events
City of Fort Collins Pathways with recreation programs and services for adults over 50
Colorado AIDS Project "the oldest and largest non-profit, community-based HIV and AIDS service and education agency in Colorado. Serving the Denver-Metro area and the surrounding counties (Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson), any man, woman or child with an HIV or AIDS diagnosis is eligible for CAP's services and referrals.
Colorado Community Band Association provides an artistic and social outlet for GLBT & Straight musicians, music lovers and their friends by creating various ensembles to accommodate varying proficiency levels, providing positive social opportunities through rehearsals, professional level performances and concerts while offering opportunities for musical growth, leadership development and musical appreciation
Colorado GLBT maintains social and support groups, sponsors a youth-services program "Rainbow Alley" including some medical care, provides health education, and promotes social justice with a number of legal initiatives. The Colorado Legal Initiatives Project or CLIP can be reached at 303-733-7743; CLIP initially led the legal challenge to Amendment 2 which was declared unconstitutional in 1996. CLIP currently works to "protect the civil rights of LGBT persons and persons living with HIV/AIDS" through testimony before the state legislature, coordination with plaintiff attorneys, and media spokespeople
Colorado OutSpoken is the longest running gay and lesbian weekly television news program in the nation
Colorado PRIDE Employee Resource Group for Hewlett Packard employees can be contacted via email to Tery at colorado_glen@hp.com or call 970-898-9198
Colorado Queer Straight Alliance a web-based political and social site to network individuals across Colorado including Metro Denver events, committed to "creating community with integrity and standing TOGETHER for what is right."
Colorado Springs Pride Center advocating GLBT interests, providing resources and services, promoting a sense of community, sponsoring social and support groups. 2508 E. Bijou Street, Colorado Springs. 719-471-4429. Email info@YourPrideCenter.org
CSU GLBT Student Services on the first floor of the Lory Student Center Rm 174 is committed to providing support services, programs and a safe gathering space for GLBT people, other sexual minorities, and allies of the Colorado State University community. 491-4342 or email glbt_studentservices @mail.colostate.edu
CSU Pride Alliance formerly "SOGLBT" sponsors a Speakers Bureau, monthly educational and social programs, and special events. 491-7232. Email pridealliancecsu@gmail.com
CSU Student Organization for GLBT reformed as "Pride Alliance" sponsors a Speakers Bureau, monthly educational and social programs, and special events. 491-7232. Email pridealliancecsu@gmail.com
Colorado Seniors' Answers & Services education and resources for seniors and for professionals in the field of aging
Colorado Stonewall Democrats "is the Initiative within the Party which speaks for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, educates the Party on issues of importance to the LGBT community, and reaches out from the Party to the LGBT community." emails to info@stonewalldems.org
CU GLBT Resource Center support, services, scholarship opportunites. M-F, 303-492-1377, Willard Hall at the CU campus in Boulder, email glbtrc@colorado.edu
| CU GLBT Resource Center's Transgender Resources definitions, campus issues, links to education and advocacy, resources
ECCOS Family Center operates throughout Metro Denver in response to Latino requests for counseling and community outreach services including El Forturo! supporting Latino gay and bisexual men 720-904-7125, 1070 Mannock Street, Suite 150
Elder Care Network of Larimer County with links to housing, caregiver support, mental health and medical services, nursing homes, housing and more
Equal Rights Colorado promotes equal rights for Colorado's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) communities and their families through non-partisan state legislative advocacy
First Call just dial 1-970-211 [that's all!] for the community information and referral agency
Fort Collins Human Relations Commission is interested in hearing about any discriminatory employment practices in the City. 300 West LaPorte Avenue in Fort Collins at 204-4999 or email Maryanne Ingratta at
ingraphics1@comcast.net
Gay & Gray in the West "a grassroots organization dedicated to understanding and planning for the impending bubble of gaybie boomers reaching retirement age and beyond. It's been 33 years since Stonewall and we've come a long way but we've still got a ways to go and now is the time to prepare to do it as gracefully as possible as the first wave of us are entering our 5th decade on the planet."
Gay Colorado formerly Gay Rocky Mountains, is a veritable yellow-pages of Colorado region gay businesses and events organized by type
Gay Denver with information about dining, events, lodging and nightlife. Also sections on resources and a GLBT-friendly business directory. Log on, and request a free copy of the Colorado Pride Guide
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network of Colorado strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression
Gender Identity Center of Colorado "a non-profit corporation organized in 1978 to provide support to those people who cross dress, are transsexual, or are non-traditional in their gender identity. The GIC is available to anyone, male or female, who can benefit from its services or resources, including spouses and significant others, parents, and siblings."
Gender Variance in Children - Resources from the Human rights Campaign with information, organizations, media, kids' books
Gill Foundation secures equal opportunity for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity in Colorado by providing grants and scholarships
GLBT Professional and Student Associations listing from the Human Rights Campaign from Banking & Finance to Government to Sports
Lambda Community Center has a community calendar of support groups and CSU-based meetings and provides a list of business and referral contacts. 212 Mason Street, 221-3247, Fort Collins. Mon-Wed-Thu 10am-3pm and Tue-Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment
Larimer County Senior & Disabled Programs with information on adult protective services, disability assistance, long-term care, etc.
Lavender Corner Counseling "serving diverse relationships," CSU-affiliated, in the Lambda Center at 149 West Oak, Suite 8, Avery Fisher, psychotherapist, 491-5991 to leave a confidential voice mail for an appointment
Manhood allow gay, bisexual, and questioning men an opportunity to interact with other like-minded men in a safe, secure, and worry-free environment through social gatherings. For info or to sign up for the newsletter, email chris@ncaids.org
ManReach a web site "in progress" that looks to coordinate men's groups and resources throughout the state
Meals on Wheels 484-6325
Northern Colorado AIDS Project offers appointments for anonymous HIV testing, educational outreach, individual counseling, and support and referrals for clients, their partners, and family & friends. 400 Remington Street 484-4469
| Open Adoption & Family Services "a private, non-profit adoption agency with a progressive approach to building healthy families... committed to facilitating child-centered open adoptions in which birthparents and adoptive families create healthy long-term relationships that address the ongoing needs of children. 800-772-1115
Northern Colorado Gender Support Group "Eclectic" at the Lambda Center, 149 W. Oak Street, the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. "Peer support group for
identifying/questioning trans, gender-queer and allies - meeting to support, uplift and teach each other in a confidential, safe enviornment." 221-3247
OGLBT - Older Gay Lesgian Bisexual and Transgender Group meets for discussion and dinner in quiet, safe environments. Come out and make new connections. For more information contact Katie at 206-9730
PFLAG - Fort Collins and Northern Colorado Chapter with a monthly newsletter for "parents, families & friends of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons." The local chapter hosts monthly meetings with programs and support. 407-0300
PFLAG's Transgender Network special affiliate of PFLAG focusing "on support for transgender people and their parents, families, and friends." FAQ section about trans children and en Español
Pikes Peak Gay & Lesbian Community Center announcements, events and services for those out and about the Colorado Springs area. Subscribe to their twice weekly email newsletter. 716 ½ N. Tejon. 719-471-4429
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains "provides affordable and confidential health services for women including annual exams, breast and cervical cancer screenings, STD testing (also for men) and treatment, and rapid HIV testing [$65]." 825 S Shields St, Fort Collins. 970-493-0281 at 825 S. Shields
Rainbow Chorus An unauditioned, mixed-gender, mixed-orientation community chorus based in Fort Collins. Previous choral singing experience is helpful, but not required. Theater experience welcome.Info at 484-3976 or mail PO Box 409, Fort Collins 80522 or email bruce.burbank@colostate.edu
Rainbow Peaks Youth Group offers support for queer and questioning youth. Meets Tuesdays 6-9pm at the Lambda Community Center. For more info email Andy Stoll at awstoll@hotmail.com. Was "Skittles" group. Also on MySpace.com and on Facebook.com
Rocky Mountain Bicycle Boys Colorado's gay mountain biking club, an informal organization for men who enjoy outdoor activities
Rocky Mountain Roundup an annual conference for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender members of 12-Step Fellowships.
SimplyHired.com job and employment search engine that allows you filter for companies with policies that protect gays and lesbians from discrimination
TransYouth Family Advocates public advocates and supporters "who have joined together in the common bond of supporting trans and gender variant children and their families." Informational site with links and a recently distributed video to raise public awareness
tweaker.org fine, non-judgmental site on crystal meth and HIV and STDs. Launched from the Castro in San Francisco
Two Spirit Society of Denver "a dedicated group of GBLT Native Americans in the Denver area who are united by their struggle to restore Two Spirited people to their rightful place in the sacred circle" with support, community outreach, and cultural education.
Urban Peak Denver works with homeless and runaway youth between the ages of 14 and 24 years of age, providing a safe and caring place so that they can begin to work on getting off the streets. Youth can also come directly to the shelter at 1630 S. Acoma Street, Denver. 303-777-9198 or email info@urbanpeak.org
Way Out West is a Cheyenne GLBT support group for teens and their straight allies, meeting every Wednesday 4-5pm at the "link" 1816 Central Ave. For info call Lee 307-220-1780.
Weird Sisters West Colorado's progressive magazine with a queer edge. Lesbian-owned with LGBT focus. Published semi-quarterly (8 issues/yr). Original essays, interviews, cartoons, editorials, art and an extensive calendar of events. Since 1991. 416-1251. PO Box F, Fort Collins 80522
Women's Resource Center helps medically underserved women lead healthy lives through education, advocacy and connection to care including medical and dental assistance programs. 484-1902 at 424 Pine Street #201 in Fort Collins. And 663-2288 at 313 East 4th Street in Loveland
Wyoming Rural AIDS Prevention Projects offers information about health and HIV resources for rural residents, with resource links and a local events calendar
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