The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax seeks to foster a climate of inclusion for all people regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national origin.
		A Welcoming Congregation

Whoever you are, whomever you love, you are welcome here

In 1994, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax (UUCF) become a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation to support the inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people in the life of the congregation.  You can read more about UUCF’s procedure and rationale for becoming a Welcoming Congregation here.

Sunday, June 22 - UUCF Transgender Forum & Reception

Listen and learn at the GLBT Committee’s reception and transgender forum after the single service on June 22 in the chapel. UUCF member Deborah Whitford, her transgender son and his partner will discuss coming out as transgender and its effect on the family, and answer your questions. Plenty of food and beverages will be available! Contact Catherine Imperatore (cimperat@vt.edu) for details.

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What does it mean to be a Welcoming Congregation?
A Welcoming Congregation aims to encourage the participation of GLBT people in all manner of church activities, being sensitive to their particular concerns and inclusive in our language. It incorporates the experiences of GLBT people into the life of the church and offers outreach, support and opportunities for dialogue with heterosexuals to further understanding and mutual growth. In addition, a Welcoming Congregation speaks up for its GLBT community and participates in social justice projects designed to promote freedom, justice and equality.

To support the aims of a Welcoming Congregation, UUCF created a GLBT Committee. Read the GLBT Committee's Statement of Purpose here.

Why does it only refer to GLBT people?
Because GLBT people have traditionally suffered severe discrimination at the hands of religious and spiritual groups. The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) also has an initiative to address all forms of oppression called The Journey Toward Wholeness.

Are there other Welcoming Congregations?
There are 542 Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregations in the United States and Canada. Learn more here.

What are we working on now?
Check out the Events page to see what social justice and Welcoming Congregation initiatives are going on now!