Open & Affirming Houses of Worship
You deserve a beautiful space to celebrate your love. In Buffalo, you’ll find dozens of open and affirming houses of worship that officiate same-sex marriages, from the magnificent St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral (designed by Richard Upjohn), to the First Presbyterian Church, with its tall spire overlooking Symphony Circle, to the strikingly modernist Temple Beth Zion. A short list of independent officiants is below the venue list.
Amherst Community Church
- 77 Washington Highway
- Snyder, NY 14226
- Phone: (716) 834-9700 Visit Website
Amherst Community Church is affiliated with the United Church of Christ. We are an open and affirming church: We welcome gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people as fellow children of God.
Buffalo Community of the Holy Spirit
- 206 S. Elmwood Avenue
- Buffalo, NY 14209
- Phone: (716) 868-2532 Visit Website
The Buffalo Community of the Holy Spirit is a family of faith within the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York. In order to reach out in welcome to all people -- regardless of sexual acclimation,…more
Calvary Episcopal Church
- 20 Milton Street
- Williamsville, NY 14221
- Phone: (716) 633-1632 Visit Website
An “Open and Affirming” setting of the UCC (a local church, campus ministry, etc.) means that it has publicly declared that gay, lesbian, & bisexual (GLB) people (or those of all sexual orientations)…more
Church of the Ascension
- 16 Linwood
- Buffalo, NY 14209
- Phone: (716) 884-6362 Visit Website
Welcome to Church of the Ascension! We are a progressive Episcopal community in the heart of Buffalo based on love, respect, tolerance and prayer. Whether you are a born and raised Episcopalian, a…more
Cleveland Heights Christian Church
- 4774 Union Road
- Cheektowaga, NY 14225
- Phone: (716) 632-3332 Visit Website
We are a Christian community of faith, committed to welcoming and affirming all people as children of God. We believe that God calls us to celebrate each person’s uniqueness. In our church family we…more
Community of Christ
- 5030 Thompson Road
- Clarence, NY 14031
- Phone: (716) 741-3242 Visit Website
An “Open and Affirming” setting of the UCC (a local church, campus ministry, etc.) means that it has publicly declared that gay, lesbian, & bisexual (GLB) people (or those of all sexual orientations)…more
El Nuevo Camino United Church of Christ Iglesia Hispana
- 335 Richmond Avenue
- Buffalo, NY 14222
- Phone: (716) 885-9443 Visit Website
We are an Inclusive community that enthusiastically celebrates the rich diversity of God’s people. Living out the conviction that everyone is a precious and beloved child of God, we work to overcome…more
First Congregational United
- 822 Cleveland Avenue
- Niagara Falls, NY 14304
- Phone: (716) 282-2443 Visit Website
An “Open and Affirming” setting of the UCC (a local church, campus ministry, etc.) means that it has publicly declared that gay, lesbian, & bisexual (GLB) people (or those of all sexual orientations)…more
First Presbyterian Church
- One Symphony Circle
- Buffalo, NY 14201
- Phone: (716)884-7250 Visit Website
At First Church, all are welcome. As the first religious congregation in Buffalo, it’s a philosophy we’ve served our community with since 1812.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara
- 639 Main Street
- Niagara Falls, NY 14304
- Phone: (716) 285-8381 Visit Website
The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara is a free and open religious community in which we support each other and serve our church. We believe a shared liberal religious community is vital…more
Good Shepherd Community of Faith
- 187 Southside Parkway
- Buffalo, NY 14220
- Phone: (716) 824-4114 Visit Website
Good Shepherd Community of Faith is aligned with the American Baptist Churches (ABC) USA (by way of the Rochester Genesee Region) and with the United Church of Christ (UCC) by way of the Western New…more
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
- 1080 Main Street
- Buffalo, NY 14209
- Phone: (716) 886-2400 Visit Website
An “Open and Affirming” setting of the UCC (a local church, campus ministry, etc.) means that it has publicly declared that gay, lesbian, & bisexual (GLB) people (or those of all sexual orientations)…more
Kenilworth United Church of Christ
- 45 Dalton Drive
- Buffalo, NY 14223
- Phone: (716) 835-4120 Visit Website
Kenilworth United Church of Christ is a place where no matter who, no matter what, no matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome and affirmed. We welcome people of any sexual…more
Pilgrim St. Luke's United Church of Christ
- 335 Richmond Avenue
- Buffalo, NY 14222
- Phone: (716) 885-9443 Visit Website
We are an Inclusive community that enthusiastically celebrates the rich diversity of God’s people. Living out the conviction that everyone is a precious and beloved child of God, we work to overcome…more
Rainbow Spirit Rising
- 266 Elmwood Avenue
- #743
- Buffalo, NY 14222
- Phone: (716) 887-8337 Visit Website
Carol Speser, Chaplain, LGBT Wedding Officiant Specializing in: - spiritual but non-religious gay and lesbian weddings - handfasting marriage ceremonies - interfaith marriage ceremonies for couples…more
Riverside Salem Church
- 3449 West River Road
- Grand Island, NY 14072
- Phone: (716) 639-0474 Visit Website
Riverside-Salem United Church of Christ/Disciples of Christ has connections with orthodox, mainline Christianity -- two denominations, the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples)…more
St. John's Grace Episcopal Church
- 51 Colonial Circle
- Buffalo, NY 14222
- Phone: (716) 885-1112 Visit Website
St. John's-Grace is a very diverse church. Our congregation includes members who were brought up in many different traditions: Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and others.…more
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral Church
- 128 Pearl Street
- Buffalo, NY 14202
- Phone: (716) 855-0900 Visit Website
A common sign outside the Episcopal Church is "The Episcopal Church welcomes you" — and it does: no matter who you are, what you have done, or from where you come from, The Episcopal Church welcomes…more
St. Stephen's Bethlehem United Church of Christ
- 750 Wehrle Drive
- Cheektowaga, NY 14225
- Phone: (716) 632-4226 Visit Website
We tend to be the "out of the box" people. Among our many firsts, we were the first mainline church to take a stand against slavery (1700), the first to ordain an African American person (1785), the…more
Temple Beth Zion
- 805 Delaware Avenue
- Buffalo, NY 14209
- Phone: (716) 836-6565 Visit Website
This last Shabbat was extra wonderful, as it brought the long awaited passage of marriage equality legislation. The Senate passed this important bill 33-29 and the Governor signed the legislation on…more
Temple Sinai
- 50 Alberta
- Buffalo, NY 14226
- Phone: (716) 834-0708 Visit Website
Temple Sinai is a synagogue of progressive Jewish values, both respecting our heritage and reinterpreting it. We are a diverse and inclusive community, committed to building a spiritual home through…more
Trinity Episcopal Church
- 371 Delaware Avenue
- Buffalo, NY 14202
- Phone: (716) 852-8314 Visit Website
Located in the heart of downtown Buffalo, Trinity Church is recognized for the beauty of its buildings as well as its welcome and diverse nature. Trinity does not require that those who wish to have…more
Trinity United Church of Christ
- 115 Gold Street
- Buffalo, NY 14206
- Phone: (716) 893-5971 Visit Website
Whoever you are, where ever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!
Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst
- 6320 Main Street
- Amherst, NY 14221
- Phone: (716) 893-5971 Visit Website
We are an inclusive & accepting community of adults & children with diverse beliefs. We strive to live by the principles & purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo
- 695 Elmwood Avenue
- Buffalo, NY 14222
- Phone: (716) 885-2136 Visit Website
Now that New York has given everyone in the Empire State equal access to marriage, this congregation is proud to celebrate weddings for Gay, Lesbian, Straight, and all Queer folks. Celebrating…more
Independent Officiants
Paul Gevirtzman
716-833-0415
gevirtzman@verizon.net or counselingwny@gmail.com
716-693-2108
ronehmke@roadrunner.com
