EDGE New England

Communities of faith have not always been strong advocates for gay civil rights. But in Rhode Island, more than 100 clergy and faith leaders have been active in the fight to secure marriage equality.

With the unexpected resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, some in the LGBT community expressed the hope that the Church would engage in a meaningful conversation about LGBT rights. Others aren’t as optimistic.

The holidays are here, and even though it’s not going to be a white Christmas in Los Angeles, sunny, gay L.A. knows how to gather the flock together to make the season special.

Boston is fortunate to have myriad religious groups that welcome the LGBT community. And between Hannukah dance parties, Blue Christmas services and the Boston Gay Men’s Choir, there’s something for everyone!

The Congregation Beit Simchat Torah celebrates spiritual leader Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum’s 20th anniversary with a Dec. 9 talk with Frank Rich and Cynthia Nixon.

America has finally decided to stop waiting for god to bless the USA and shown him the door.

Chris Stedman talks with EDGE about his evolution and debut memoir.

On Oct. 29, Dr. Caitlin Ryan, director and founder of the Family Acceptance Project, will speak to Evangelical Christians about ways to accept their LGBT child within the context of their religious beliefs.

The L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center’s Cultural Arts and Education Department looked at the challenges of being gay and Muslim in a Sept. 24 panel discussion, "Cultures in Collision: Islam and Homosexuality."

Jewish LGBT Congregation Beth Simchat Torah celebrates 40 years by beginning work on a new home on W. 30th Street, just in time for Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum to celebrate her 20-year anniversary.