What is the European Forum?
The European Forum of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Christian Groups is an ecumenical association of LGBT Christian groups in Europe.
The European Forum aims to achieve equality and inclusion for LGBT people within and through Christian churches, other religious bodies and multilateral organisations.
The European Forum works for freedom of religion, for human rights and dignity for LGBT people and for an affirmative discourse on human sexuality.
“1st Global Forum of the People of God” by the GCN
The book “1st Global Forum of the People of God”, edited by François Becker from the Global Council Network (GCN), presents an overview of the preparation, the content and the follow-up of the gathering of delegates of Catholic reform groups, which came together for the “First Global Forum of the People of God. Towards a Church Inspired by the Gospel for the World”. The event took place in Rome from 20 to 22 November 2015 in the frame of the Council 50 process.
Press Release: New Logo of the European Forum
The European Forum of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Christian Groups is very proud to present its new logo. This design is the result of a process of reflection and decision over three years, and ushers in an era of exciting new developments for the organisation.
Job announcement: Fundraiser
The European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups is looking for a
FUNDRAISER (part time)
“Help to create a stronger faith voice in favour of LGBT equality in Europe”
Press Release: “The Church Needs Its Own Stonewall Revolution”
LGBT Christians Hold Successful 36th Annual Conference and Attend Pride Parade in Gdańsk, Poland
Forwards in Solidarity was the theme and Free People in Free Countries was the challenge and call from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and others at the European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups' 36th Annual Conference, held in Gdańsk, Poland, 24–28 May 2017. The European Forum includes over 50 groups, with some 140 participants from 21 European countries present at the 2017 conference. These included people from Anglican, Catholic, Evangelical, Reformed, and Orthodox traditions. Observers attended from ENORB (European Network on Religion & Belief), GIN (Global Interfaith Network), and ILGA (International Lesbian & Gay Association).
Training on Religious Trauma and Internalised LGBTphobia for Activists from Eastern, Central, and Southern Europe
English (русский перевод приведен далее)
The European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups invites participants for the training on religious trauma and internalised homo- and trans*phobia, which will take place in Vilnius, 10-13 August 2017.
UPDATE: The call for applications is now closed.
Latest book of the European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups on LGBT inclusion in Eastern Orthodoxy now available to buy on Amazon
PRESS RELEASE 27 MARCH 2017
The European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups (European Forum) is very happy to present its newest publication, “For I Am Wonderfully Made”: Texts on Eastern Orthodoxy and LGBT Inclusion, which is now available to buy in paperback format on Amazon.
