The rate of HIV infections in America is rising for young gay men. Groups like the Chicago-based Night Ministry are meeting them where they are, offering free testing right out of a van on the street. “Churches have been powerful communities of support for people living with HIV,” says Matt Richards of the University of Chicago Medicine’s community programs. “On the other hand, churches have often been a primary driver of really shaming, stigmatizing, inaccurate messages about HIV.” More →

May 16, 2014

There is debate and discussion going on within religious communities about rhetoric, teachings, tolerance and anti-gay sentiments in society. More →

October 15, 2010

Trinity Place is a shelter program for LGBT street youth operated by Pastor Heidi Neumark and Trinity Lutheran Church of Manhattan. More →

February 19, 2010

The head of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles says leadership in his church is open to all, including gays and lesbians. More →

December 9, 2009