anne arundel affirming alliance

Upcoming events

  • Queer Support Group

    Join us on Zoom for a gathering with queer folx only on the second Monday of every month as well as a monthly in-person social gathering for queer adults.

    Click below to email us and get the schedule of readings and get the Zoom link and more information about the social gatherings!

  • Monthly Meetings

    We meet on the second Tuesdays of most months to connect with one another and plan for our programs and activities. Please join us!

  • National Coming Out Day 2023

    October 11, 2023
    Celebrate National Coming Out Day with us!

    Come for a night of fellowship and storytelling as we hear from local queer folx share how they discovered the beauty and glory of their belovedness in God.

    All are welcome!

    Ark + Dove Presbyterian Church
    8424 Piney Orchard Pkwy, Odenton, MD 21113

    5 PM Light Dinner
    7 PM Story and Song

About Anne Arundel affirming alliance

The ANNE ARUNDEL AFFIRMING ALLIANCE (A4)* is a coalition of religious communities and groups in Anne Arundel County who are affirming** of LGBTQ+ people. We aim to plan gatherings that bring the LGBTQ+ community and allies together to build intentional and faithful community in Anne Arundel County for mutual support and encouragement. We promote and highlight religious and faith communities who are affirming, safe and brave spaces.

*Religious Communities who are affirming or in the process of becoming affirming,
and a part of this coalition:

Ark & Dove PresbyteriaN - Odenton
Asbury United Methodist - Arnold
Broadneck BaptisT - ANnapolis 
Eastport United methodist
First Presbyterian - Annapolis
Joy Reigns Lutheran - Annapolis
St. Anne's EpiscopaL - Annapolis
St. Luke’s Episcopal - Eastport
St. Margaret’s Episcopal - Annapolis
St. Martin's LutheraN - Annapolis 
United Church of Christ - Annapolis
Unity by the BaY - ANnapolis

**This means that our communities are not just welcoming, but we are inclusive, encouraging, validating, and stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.