You are Complete

You are Whole

You Belong on this Journey of Life

You are Divine Love!

Unity of Bloomington is a welcoming and affirming congregation that believes love is the greatest force in our world. Love is what connects all human beings as aspects of the Divine; God is love, and we are made in God’s image — therefore we are love. The love we feel for each other is our Divinity recognizing itself in others.
Following Jesus' teachings, we strive to embrace unconditional love for all, without any exceptions.

Our CommUnity is enriched by the presence and contributions of its LGBTQ+ members, staff, and speakers.

It troubles us deeply to witness the twisting of Jesus' message and seeing it used to promote prejudice and discrimination in our society. Our arms are open to anyone who has been rejected by their spiritual home.

Unity Worldwide Resources

Unity has a long history of performing commitment ceremonies, supporting marriage equality, and immediately began performing legal ceremonies when marriage equality passed.

Helpful & Inspiring Articles
From Unity Worldwide Ministries’ LGBTQ Spiritual Resource Center

  • How to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community
    ”Those of us who are not part of the LGBTQIA+ community may wonder how we can be better allies. I reached out to LGBTQIA+ ministers and congregants in various Unity churches, as well as some friends, artists, and activists outside of Unity, to ask them, “How can I better support the community?” ”

  • Becoming All of Me
    A lesson from a childhood doll about self-acceptance, authenticity, and personal power.

  • Buried Spirituality
    Coming out gay in the 1970s led to a journey of both physical and spiritual healing.

  • Finding Spiritual Community
    How a Jewish, lesbian schoolgirl found her true calling

Free Booklets (Free PDF Download, or Paid Postage)

  • Worthy: LGBTQ Stories of Overcoming Rejection and Religion to Find Truth
    Includes raw, powerful stories from the LGBTQ community—including Unity ministers and others who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning.

  • Nurture Your Divine Spirit
    This booklet will show you how to […] create sacred experiences in everyday life. You’ll learn to become more aware of your oneness with God, fostering clarity, wholeness, and gratitude.

  • Return to Wholeness
    Healing is a return to wholeness, a natural state of balance. And as we heal ourselves, we become messengers of hope for those we love.

You can read Unity Worldwide Ministries’ Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Acceptance statement by clicking here.

Bloomington Pride

Unity of Bloomington attends our town’s annual Pride Fest, which takes place each August.

Many LGBTQ+ people have been ousted not only from their immediate families, but also their spiritual families. Many feel a deep longing for spiritual guidance, or something as simple as a structured Sunday experience. It can be difficult, and even frightening, to approach a new congregation without knowing their beliefs.

Unity of Bloomington, as well as other churches and spiritual centers, attend Pride functions to remind LGBTQ+ people that there are places where they are welcomed. We hope that all those who are seeking are able to find the spiritual home that suits them best.

You can learn more about Bloomington Pride by clicking here.

LGBTQIA+ Resources

National Organizations

  • PFLAG
    PFLAG ​is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQIA+ people and those who love them.

  • The Trevor Project
    The leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQIA+ young people

  • Trans Lifeline
    Trans Lifeline is dedicated to the well-being of transgender people. It is a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people.

  • Financial and Social Resources for Homeless LGBTQIA+ Youth
    LGBTQIA+ youths are 120% more likely to become homeless than their cisgender or heterosexual peers, often because they have been forced to leave home or run away due to abuse and family conflict. Many organizations throughout the country can provide support if you have nowhere to live or are worried about becoming homeless.

In & Around Bloomington, Indiana

  • Indiana University’s LGBTQ+ Culture Center
    A safe and welcoming learning environment that provides resources and support to help students successfully reach their educational goals.

  • Rainbow Elders
    A Bloomington PRIDE program targeted toward aging populations and the issues that affect them. The group provides support, plans social activities, and creates educational opportunities for the community at-large.

  • Kaleidoscope Youth Community
    A youth-led organization serving LGBTQIA+ and allied youth ages 12-20 in Bloomington

  • Trans & Allies Support Community
    A Bloomington PRIDE program working to support and affirm transgender and nonbinary gender-diverse people in Central Indiana through support, advocacy, and social connection.