AUC offers an affirming space for Christians who are LGBT+ to meet together, share their experiences, find support, and explore their faith. We strive to make our liturgy inclusive and affirming as a church. AUC’s ministry welcomes, supports, and affirms Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender non-conforming, and queer-plus communities, friends, family, and allies.

Our primary LGBT+ specific outreach is through Our Tribe, a monthly gathering where we share in communion and participate in various activities, including poetry readings, quiz nights, hymn singing, and more. Our strong partnership with Metropolitan Community Churches supports this.

“Our Tribe” is open to anyone who wants to explore issues related to sexuality, gender identity, and the Christian faith, regardless of whether you identify as LGBTQI. Everyone is very welcome, even allies, as we learn and journey together.

Online Gatherings

Our monthly gatherings are currently being held virtually over Zoom on the first Thursday evening of each month, starting at 19:20 with the main session beginning at 19:30. If you would like to join them and require the meeting room details for Zoom, please send us a private message on Facebook or email us at ourtribe@augustine.org.uk.

Come “Out with Our Tribe”

Chance to meet, chat and get to know each other over a cuppa on the last Sunday of the month. New people are always very welcome!!

We’ll be meeting at Coffee Saints (Little King St, Edinburgh, EH1 3AR – Opposite the side entrance of John Lewis) from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Look out for the Rainbow flag on our table.

For any questions or further information, please contact Rev. Maxwell Reay at maxwell.reay@augustine.org.uk.

We hope to see you soon either online and/or in person.