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Purpose of the Coalition

Pride Flag.

The Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches is a collaboration of more than 100 churches and other ministries in the Chicago metropolitan area which welcome and affirm people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We have two goals:

  • To spread the message of our members' LGBTQ-inclusion across the Chicago metropolitan area, mindful that a positive message about sexual and family diversity is a gift to all people.
  • To connect the leaders, members, and guests of our partner churches for fellowship and education, enabling support and resource-sharing for the practices of faithful welcome.

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September 24th Coalition Meeting

The Coalition last met on Wednesday September 3rd on zoom to update our volunteers, invite ideas for future events and ways to impact our city.

As we move into the fall, we would love to find ways to gather in community and support our member churches. Please join us for our next meeting as we discuss a Christmas event and other ideas for a fall event.

Please join us for our next meeting, Wednesday September 24th from 6:30-7:30p.m. on Zoom!

CCWC Meeting
When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
from 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: On Zoom - Click here to join.

Photos from Chicago's 2025 Pride Celebration

Building new church signs for the 2025 Pride Parade
Building new church signs days before Chicago's 2025 Pride Parade | Photo by Andrew Bailey
The Pre-Parade worship service outside at Broadway United Methodist Church
Our pre-parade worship service on the lawn at Broadway United Methodist Church | Photo by Charing Wei-Jen Chen
Some of the leaders of the Coalition
Some of the leaders of the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches before the parade | Photo by Andrew Bailey
Lining up for the 2025 Pride Parade
Walking in Chicago's 2025 Pride Parade | Photo by Emily Vogt
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