Gender & Sexuality Justice

We are a Welcoming Congregation. Families and individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities contribute to the joyful life of this church.

First UU Organizations

Social Justice Committee

The Social Justice Committee (SJC) has designated member(s) to work with our congregation and our gender and sexuality justice partners in the larger LGBTQ+ community. We strive to continue the work of the Rainbow Inclusion Committee since its hiatus in 2023. First UU was originally named a “Welcoming Congregation” in 2002 by the national UUA. Our members honor this designation and work to contribute to the planning of church services during the year, and other activities and projects for our congregants that uplift themes of LGBTQ+/TGQNB welcome and inclusion.

At First UU, we recognize the inherent worth and dignity of all people, acknowledge their unique history of oppression, and recognize threats and loss of freedoms faced by LGBTQ+ people today. SJC members work in coordination with partner organizations to promote awareness and participation in community events that provide all members of our congregation with opportunities to put their faith and principles into action.

For more information about Gender and Sexuality Justice at First UU, contact socialjustice@uusat.org.

Trans & Non-Binary Support Group (TANG)

TANG’s support meetings for transgender, non-binary, and gender-questioning individuals provide a safe place to talk and share stories.  The group welcomes transgender, non-binary, and gender-questioning individuals, as well as their immediate family and significant others.  Attendees must be 18 years and older. 

TANG meets in person at noon on the first Sunday of the month in room 604.

For more information about TANG, visit the TANG website, Facebook page, or email tang@uusat.org.

Partner Organizations

Fiesta Youth

Fiesta Youth serves LGBTQ+ teens, young adults, and their allies. Their goal is to empower youth to build a future where ALL people are accepted, affirmed, and loved as they are. They create spaces, events, trainings, and programming that aim to support youth and grow together as a community.  

PFLAG San Antonio

PFLAG San Antonio envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed, inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Their mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ+ people and allies who support one another, and to educate themselves and their communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value, and affirm LGBTQ+ people. For more information about PFLAG, visit their website.

San Antonio Gender Association (SAGA)

The San Antonio Gender Association (SAGA) provides social support and resources for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people in the San Antonio area. They offer twice-monthly support group meetings, social events, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)

Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT) is an organization dedicated to furthering gender diverse equality in Texas. They work to accomplish this through education and networking in both public and private forums. Through their efforts, they strive to halt discrimination through social, legislative, and corporate education.