Learn what it means to be an ally in Kinship and what actions you can take to actively make a difference.

From the very beginning, SDA Kinship has welcomed support from friends and allies into our community. An “ally” is someone who supports LGBTQIA+ people and equality in its many forms, both publicly and privately. Heterosexual and cisgender people can be allies as well as those within the LGBTQIA+ community who support one another’s unique needs and struggles. The key qualities of an ally are a desire to learn and understand, to help LGBTQIA+ people feel supported and included, and to address barriers to fairness and justice for everyone.

How to Get Involved

Host a watch party for Seventh-Gay Adventists or Enough Room at the Table. Then discuss your insights and ideas within your immediate community.

Show your support for the LGBTQIA+ community by submitting a video here.

More Resources

• 7 Ways to be a Christian Ally
• Relational Guide for LGBT+ Allies
• Someone to Talk To by Carrol Grady
  The first open ally in the Seventh-day Adventist Church over 20 years ago when her son came out as gay and a beloved grandmotherly figure in the LGBT Adventist community, Carrol Grady has a whole series of articles just for Adventists discussing science, gay rights, same-sex marriage, what the Bible says and more. An excellent resource specially written for LGBTQIA+  Adventists and their families. 

Featured Allies

• Carrol Grady
• Daneen Akers and Stephen Eyer movies