StJohnsUnitedChurch was the first to get started in becoming an Affirming church, and also hosts the MannaForHealth Christmas Dinner.
Grace United in downtown Dartmouth is Affirming.
Rockingham United
Buddhist
Atlantic Soto Zen Centre - Zen Buddhist practice group, offering free group meditation and learning. Services are held Wednesday evenings at Dalhousie Student Union Building. More info online @ http://storder.org/community/affiliates/atlantic-soto-zen-center
Shambhalan
Halifax Shambhala Centre is welcoming to all. Practice meditation and meet others interested in the basic goodness of all beings and transforming society. 1084 Tower Rd. Or call 420-1118. http://halifax.shambhala.org/
In the mid 2000s they had a group called "Shambhala Queer Dharma" active, twitter @ShambhalaLGBTQ?, Facebook
Jewish Synagogues
Chaverim Kjipuktuk Halifax Inclusive Jewish Community (non-denominational) is a local, 2SLGBTQ+ organized + lay led Jewish community. Holds monthly Shabbat services, and occasional events for Jewish holidays.
Shaar Shalom Synagogue (Conservative) Is extremely gay friendly and will perform gay Jewish weddings. Is less welcoming towards trans community members.
Other Faiths & Practices
HalifaxFriends - Quakerism group; Quakerism emphasizes that we all manifest the Divine
UniversalistUnitarianChurch of Halifax on Inglis Street has been a Welcoming Congregation since the 1960s or before
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