LGBTQ+ Allies

Mission

To provide an environment of increased representation, inclusion, respect and support for LGBTQ+ employees and their allies across the Houston Methodist system while increasing knowledge, expanding relationships and connecting the Houston Methodist family to the wider LGBTQ+Allies community.

Vision

The LGBTQ+Allies ERG will seek:

To make Houston Methodist employees and patients more comfortable and welcome through education/outreach to Houston Methodist and the community
To overcome barriers that may exist between LGBTQ+Allies employees and the larger Houston Methodist family
To connect Houston Methodist to the external LGBTQ+Allies community
To support the spiritual care of the LGBTQ+Allies population of employees

Remaining 2024 General Membership Meetings

April 24
May 29
June 26
July 31
Aug. 28
Sept. 25
Oct. 30
Nov. 27

All meetings are virtual and held from noon-1 p.m.

Please contact LGBTQ+Allies@houstonmethodist.org if you are interested in becoming a member or would like to learn more.

2023 Events and Activities

Houston Methodist ERGs host numerous exciting, educational and engaging activities throughout the year. In addition to its general membership meetings, professional development, social and community service events, and involvement in systemwide initiatives in which ERG members participate, the LGBTQ+ Allies hosted the following all-employee events in 2023: