Gamecock Lutheran

Website: https://gamecocklutheran.com/
Address: 1702 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 999-3244
Email: pastor@gamecocklutheran.com

LGBTQ Policy:

• LGBTQ individuals can become members: Yes

• LGBTQ individuals can serve in leadership roles: Yes

• LGBTQ individuals can take part in or have a role in all services/activities/meetings: Yes

• There are special services/activities/programs for LGBTQ persons: Yes

• Congregation or denomination will ordain LGBTQ individuals: Yes

• LGBTQ couples can be married in the congregation or by the organization: Yes

• LGBTQ persons can have funeral or burial services in the congregation: Yes

• Congregation or organization fully accepts and embraces transgender individuals: Yes

• Partners or spouses of LGBTQ persons are recognized, included, and acknowledged: Yes

Service Times:
-During the school year: Worship and dinner Sunday nights at 5:30pm, including Holy Communion
-Thursday night gatherings and dinner at 7:00pm
-Fun & Fellowship Groups (F2) meet at various times throughout the week, changes per semester

Community Involvement:
-Queer small group meetings

Notable:
-Designated "Reconciling in Christ" by ReconcilingWorks, indicating that this is a LGBTQ+ inclusive Lutheran church (more info at https://www.reconcilingworks.org/)
-This is a community for all students and other college-aged people in the Columbia area, and they welcome folks from USC, Midlands Tech, Columbia College, Benedict College, other area colleges and universities or no college at all.