ALL LOVE BRANCH
Psalm 139:113-14
“For you created
my inmost being;
you knit me together
in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because
I am fearfully
and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.”
Welcome to
All Love Branch
All Love Branch is a safe haven crafted just for you, where acceptance, understanding, and love are unwavering truths. We celebrate you for exactly who you are. Your sexual identity and gender identity are beautiful parts of the masterpiece that is you. You're not a mistake; you're a marvel.
Our Vision
To create a purposeful and meaningful ministry of outreach to our brothers, sisters, siblings, and families in the LGBTQI+ community, to gather new people, and grow disciples of Christ.
We believe that God loves you. No exceptions.
Our
Goals
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Provide a secure and inclusive environment where you can express yourself without fear or judgment.
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Empower members with knowledge and resources to be accepting and welcoming of LGBTQ+ community.
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Foster connections, friendships, and a sense of belonging among LGBTQ young adults and teens to our congregation.
Yearly Events
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Light Up the Cathedral
You are invited to join LGBTQ Faith Leaders and Faithful as we gather in person to celebrate our faith and thrive. Join Dean Penny Bridges, LGBT Faith Leaders, and Allied Faith Leaders for an Interfaith Pride Celebration at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral. After the service, the Cathedral will be lit in rainbow colors.
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San Diego Pride Parade
JULY 2024 TBD
The annual San Diego Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 300,000 people.
Cheer on colorful floats & parade participants as we celebrate and honor the LGBTQ community at the San Diego Pride Parade in Hillcrest.
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Southbay Pride
AUGUST 2024 TBD
South Bay P.R.I.D.E. goals are to make this event not only a celebration of our community and educational outreach but also to provide funds in order to assist in creating a bi-national resource center in the south San Diego county where our youth and our aging community can be supported and have a safe haven.
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Rainbow Ride
October 7th, 2023
Join us for a community caravan to celebrate national coming out day! Decorate your car and dress with PRIDE as we drive from the Chula Vista Center to the Otay Ranch Town Center! Please RSVP!
Learn About God’s Radical Love for the LGBTQ+ Community
Read “Listening to the Spirit” by Jen Cole — Today!
Dive into Listening to the Spirit, a thought-provoking exploration that challenges the conventional boundaries of faith, gender, and sexuality. Uncover the rich tapestry of historical, scientific, and biblical perspectives that reveal the profound beauty of human diversity. This compelling narrative invites you to reimagine inclusivity in faith communities and to celebrate the unique ways in which every individual reflects the divine. Let your heart and mind be transformed by this powerful call to embrace a more loving and inclusive world.
A Note From Pastor Brian…
“Some people are more careful, thoughtful, and thorough than others, and Jen is one of these rare types. In today’s modern tech age of instant information, that really just serves to prove the already decided point, Jen is different. Jen approaches this subject from a deep place of faith, with a vulnerability exposing her own personal journey and with a commitment to collate the best scholarship around this subject. We often say…what does the Bible say? What does tradition say?… Jen has done all the work for you and put it into a short, accessible essay. This might be of great use to you as you explore your own beliefs about full inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ siblings, it might be a resource that assists you to talk with others about the subject, it might be a resource that you can share with others who are resistant to talking about such things at all. It is well written, and we hope you put it to good use. “
About the Author…
“Sister in Christ, mother, wife, and architect, Jennifer Cole (she/her) enjoys thinking deeply about life and the most enduring and difficult topics of Christianity and faith. Raised in and attending loving and accepting mainline churches, Jennifer has become passionate about sharing the love of God she has personally experienced with others. She feels a calling to connect with the misunderstood, marginalized, and oppressed and to share hope through writing and critical contextual research from well-respected sources. Jennifer believes, as it is written that God is Love…. Therefore, all scriptures must be read through the lens of love and placed within their appropriate historical and theological contexts. Many human voices in Christianity and the complexity of scripture can confuse even the most devoted Christian. By seeking the heart of Jesus through prayer, the study of the Bible, and historical and theological scholarship, Jennifer believes we can better love our neighbors (everyone) and God and help shine Jesus’s light on a hurting world in need of shalom.”-Aries (He/Him), Director of Youth Ministry & Transgender member of FUMCCV
