Mission
Statement
Dignity/San Francisco is a self-governing
faith community of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual
and transgendered Catholics, our families
and our friends. Our community is based in, and
strengthened by, the participation and leadership
of our members. As a local chapter of DignityUSA,
we serve lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgendered
Catholics in the San Francisco Bay Area. We also
encourage and support the efforts of other gay and
lesbian communities.
We challenge
ourselves to create a love-centered community which serves our members by:
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Promoting the spiritual development of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and
transgendered people through inclusive celebration of the Eucharist and
other sacraments, Scripture, personal and communal prayer, education,
and an active love of neighbor;
† Reinforcing the
self-acceptance and dignity of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered Catholics by
encouraging their full participation in the life of the Church and society;
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Working for the development of a
holistic inclusive understanding of sexuality in the Church, and for the
acceptance of bisexuals, gays, lesbians, and transgendered people as
full equal members;
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Providing social and recreational
activities in an atmosphere where friendships and loving relationships
can develop, and where our sense of self acceptance and dignity as gay,
lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered people can be affirmed;
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Working for justice and social
acceptance for gays, lesbians, and bisexuals through education,
political action, and legal reform.
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We
affirm and celebrate our sexuality and love as gifts from God.
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We
are committed to living fully the sacramental life of the Church and to
being responsible followers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
