Gay Catholics have two groups to choose from, though only one is sanctioned by the church. However, homosexual activity is prohibited. Members of Courage, a spiritual support group sponsored by the diocese, agree with the church's position and strive for chastity. The group meets weekly. Dignity, a national group for gay Catholics, does not support the church's ban on homosexual activity.
Dignity also sponsors social activities, such as covered dish dinners.
Volunteer opportunities, including visiting local AIDS patients, are available as well. The congregation is predominantly gay and lesbian, but everyone is welcome to attend services, help out with the food bank, and participate in Bible study and prayer groups. The various branches of Judaism take different stances on homosexuality. Officially, the Orthodox and Conservative movements condemn homosexual acts as abominations, but some congregations include gays and lesbians. Other local Reform and Reconstructionist congregations welcome homosexual members but have no connection to groups like Bet Tikvah.