LGBTQ+ Affirming Churches in Austin

Plenty of churches put “all are welcome” on the sign. These seven Austin congregations go further and say on their own websites that LGBTQ+ people are included, in so many words. Several voted on it as congregations, and one called an LGBTQ pastor in 2013.

We only listed a congregation when its own site says something specific about LGBTQ+ people. We didn’t attend services, so what’s below is what each church says about itself.

The Short List

Congregation	Denomination	What it says	Where
First United Methodist	United Methodist	A Reconciling congregation with an LGBTQ+ group	1300 Lavaca St
United Christian Church	UCC and Disciples of Christ	Open and Affirming since 2007	3500 W. Parmer Lane
University Christian Church	Disciples of Christ	Open and Affirming since 2022	2007 University Ave
Trinity Church of Austin	UCC and United Methodist	Joined the UCC to reach “Austin’s queer community”	4001 Speedway
Austin New Church	United Methodist	A written LGBTQ+ affirmation statement	2701 S Lamar Blvd
University Baptist Church	Baptist	Welcomes all “gender identity, sexual orientation”	2130 Guadalupe St
First Unitarian Universalist	Unitarian Universalist	A Welcoming Congregation	4700 Grover Ave

First United Methodist Church of Austin

FUMC says it’s “a proud member of the Reconciling Ministries Network,” a group of United Methodist congregations that have adopted statements welcoming people of all sexual orientations. Its LGBTQ+ page tells readers, “No matter who you are or how you identify, you are fully included.” Its LGBTQ+ group, The Pride, says, “We are LGBTQ+ people who participate in all of the ministries and activities that FUMC Austin offers.”

• Worship: Sundays at 9 and 11 AM, 1300 Lavaca St, downtown
• Phone: 512-478-5684
• More: FUMC’s LGBTQ+ page

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United Christian Church of Austin

“A proud Open and Affirming congregation,” in the United Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ. It passed its first Open and Affirming statement in 2007, amended it in 2012 “to include all gender identities and gender expressions,” and called its first LGBTQ pastor in 2013.

• Worship: Sundays at 10 AM, in person and online. 3500 W. Parmer Lane
• Phone: 737-230-1029
• More: United Christian Church’s Open and Affirming page

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University Christian Church

A Disciples of Christ church a few steps from the UT campus. It “became officially Open & Affirming” on June 23, 2022, after passing a marriage equality resolution in 2015, and says “LGBTQIA+ individuals have been vital members and leaders” for years.

• Worship: Sundays at 11 AM, in person or online. 2007 University Avenue. The church lists free Sunday parking in the Rowling Hall garage
• Phone: 512-477-6104
• More: University Christian Church’s Open and Affirming page

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Trinity Church of Austin

Trinity is a United Methodist church that also joined the United Church of Christ. It says that in 2012 it “sought to expand and deepen its call to Austin’s queer community,” and members voted to become a union church, part of the UCC “while also remaining UMC.”

• Where: 4001 Speedway
• Phone: 512-459-5835
• More: Trinity’s Open and Affirming page

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Austin New Church

A United Methodist congregation with the most direct statement on this list. It says, “We affirm that one’s gender identity, gender expression, and sexual/romantic orientation are not sins,” and “that trans, nonbinary and intersex lives matter and are precious to God.” It also says LGBTQ+ marriages are “morally equivalent” to straight ones.

• Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM, 2701 S Lamar Blvd, and online
• More: Austin New Church’s About page

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University Baptist Church

A Baptist church on the Drag. Its home page says, “Our church welcomes all persons of any age, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, education, marital, or family status.”

• Worship: Sundays at 11 AM, 2130 Guadalupe St, and on YouTube
• Phone: (512) 478-8559
• More: University Baptist Church

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First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin

Unitarian Universalism isn’t a Christian denomination. First UU’s site calls it a “Welcoming Congregation,” and a page on its site explains that means the church is on record as welcoming gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. It’s also where PFLAG Austin’s Central support group meets.

• Worship: Sundays at 11 AM in person, or on YouTube and Facebook. 4700 Grover Avenue
• Phone: (512) 452-6168
• More: First UU Austin

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Before You Go

• Ask what “affirming” covers. Ask whether LGBTQ+ people can be members, serve in leadership, and marry in the church
• Ask about trans members. Ask how the church handles names and pronouns in its records and directory
• Try online first. Most of these churches stream their services, so you can watch one before you walk in

If you’re looking for a support group rather than a congregation, PFLAG Austin’s Central group meets at First UU, and its other groups meet in churches around the area. See our youth and family support guide for the schedule.

Other Faiths, and Churches We Couldn’t Check

This list is all Christian and Unitarian Universalist because those are the congregations whose sites we could read with a clear LGBTQ+ statement. We couldn’t load Congregation Beth Israel’s or Hope Presbyterian’s sites. If your synagogue, mosque, temple or church says it welcomes LGBTQ+ people, send us the link through our contact form and we’ll check it.

Last checked: October 2026. Statements, addresses and service times read from each congregation’s own website on October 13, 2026. We didn’t attend services. See a mistake? Use our contact page.