Local Bible-based, Queer-friendly Churches & Fellowships
On this page you'll
find listings from all over the world for churches and fellowships
who (we've been led to believe) proclaim a message both Bible-based and heralding
the truth -- about God's acceptance of Queer Christians, God's equal
place for women in all forms of ministry, and God's desire for all
to live in non-legalistic, loving holiness.
However, we cannot
personally verify each church or fellowship
as being a
truly safe
or godly place for Queer
people -- or even for Christians. Some churches (like the MCC organization, for example) used to be Bible-based, but have
since rejected the true Gospel. Other churches (like those seen on
television) are led by people who
have been "called" into ministry by their own egos and
greed -- and not by
God.
The existence of such fake-Christian groups should not cause us grief or make our
faith waver. They are entirely predicted by the Bible as a sign that
Jesus is coming for us soon! Therefore, we advise you to be
as "wise as serpents and innocent as doves" in exploring church
options, keeping in mind that
it isn't any church that saves you, but only Jesus Christ!
Toward that end,
we encourage you to email us about any
"problem" websites you find here, or about any churches listed that
seem to have wandered away from God and Bible-based Christianity.
We will investigate immediately, and remove those who no longer "fit" this
page.
Finally, please note that we've also written
a short Bible-based study about finding
safe churches that are really about Jesus.
We pray that you will find it a godly resource that keeps you on the
path the Bible tells us to stick with! You'll find this study here:
Arizona:
Phoenix:
Casa
de Cristo Evangelical Church
"A church for all people - Christ-Centered,
Bible-Based, Spirit-Filled, Open & Affirming"
New
Foundation Christian Fellowship
"A
Radically Inclusive, Interdenominational
Fellowship Sharing the Good News of Christ with
ALL!"
Tempe:
Healing
Waters Ministries
"A Non-Denominational Christian Church for
Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders and
Heterosexuals"
Tuscon:
Cornerstone Fellowship
"Cornerstone Fellowship is an independent,
evangelical Christian church composed primarily
of gay men, lesbians and transexual/transgendered
individuals who have been called by God to
minister first within our community and then to
the rest of the world"
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Arkansas:
Margaret Lewis & Phildora Prigmore
Affiliated with Apostolic Restoration Mission
Little Rock:
Open Door Community Church
"In a world of closed doors, ours are always
open"
Paragould:
The
Master’s House of Restoration
A member church of the Apostolic Restoration
Mission
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California:
Apple Valley:
Peace in the Valley Christian Church
(No additional info known at this time)
Bellflower:
Calvary Open Door Center
"The
reason that there are so many unforgiving,
self-righteous, finger-pointing, stone-casting,
grace-denying, judgmental, and divisive
Christians must be that they haven't yet
discovered JESUS."
Hesperia:
Your
Place of Hope Christian Center
(No additional info known at this time)
Long Beach:
Christ Chapel of Long Beach
(No additional info known at this time)
Refiners Fire Fellowship
”Refiners Fire Fellowship is a spirit-filled,
diverse congregation that is committed to
Reaching People and Touching Lives.”
Los Angelos:
Christ Chapel of the Valley
Bible-Based LGBT Church in North Hollywood
Rancho Cucamonga:
Chapel
of Peace Christian Church
(No additional info known at this time)
Sacramento:
Central Community Chapel
"A Bible-believing, non-denominational,
all-inclusive, Christian church"
San Diego:
Christ Chapel North Park
"A Full Gospel Church exercises the Gospel of
Christ, preaching and teaching; the Fullness of
Christ and what His purpose is for His Bride."
San Francisco:
Freedom in Christ Evangelical Church
"If you are looking for an evangelical,
charismatic church, that is gay affirming and
that believes and preaches the Word of God look
no further, because we are that church. We are a
people who love God and are called by God to be
His lighthouse in San Francisco"
Refuge
Ministries
"We worship with prayer, preaching and song from
the Baptist, Methodist and Pentacostal
traditions. This combination produces an
uplifting experience with every service. If you
are in need of the love of Christ, our services
will fill you with that love and nourish your
soul.”
San Jose:
Celebration of Faith Praise & Worship Center
"A Bible centered, Christian church spreading
the good news of Jesus Christ to the lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgendered, transexual -- and
straight -- communities of San Jose and Silicon
Valley"
San Leandro:
Full Faith Gospel
Fellowship
"A family of believers accepting of all people
regardless of race, affectional orientation,
gender identity or ethnic background, that
gathers to worship & glorify Jesus Christ as our
Lord & Savior. Through the Word, praise,
worship, prayer & fellowship, we seek to build
the body of Christ in love, that we might all
attain to the fullness of Christ in a unity of
faith and the knowledge of the Son of God."
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Colorado:
Denver:
Open
Door Community Church
"We are a church committed to helping people
discover the goodness of God and overcome their
sometimes mistaken ideas about God. If you have
been hurt or burned by churches misrepresenting
the character and nature of God, you are welcome
at Open Door to explore your faith."
Pueblo:
Christ
Chapel of Southern Colorado
(No additional info known at this time)
East Palatka:
Riverside Community Church
(No additional info known at this time)
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Florida:
Dunedin:
Beacon of Hope
"..where the WORD OF GOD brings healing and
restoration to hurting lives.. since September
2001"
Ft. Lauderdale / Deerfield Beach / Oakland Park:
Church of the Holy SpiritSong
"This is a worshipping, spiritually maturing
body and we desire to be inclusive. If you
hunger for a family to grow and fellowship with
we would love to have you worship with us. Come
check us out!"
Body
of Christ Church
"The Body of Christ is a non-denominational
Christian Church which ministers to the Gay,
Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered, Transsexual
and straight community. We are opened to all,
and anyone may come and fellowship with us."
Panama City:
Abundant Life Community Church
(No additional info known at this time)
St Petersberg:
Christ the Cornerstone Church
"We are here to share God's unconditional love
with everyone - especially those who are LBGTS
and may feel alienated or condemned by some
other churches or religious organizations. We
know that God's grace, promises, forgiveness and
relationship is available to anyone who seeks
it."
Tampa:
James T. Griffin Jr.
Affiliated with Apostolic Restoration Mission
The
Core
A gathering of Christ Followers who are
dedicated to helping those in need. Helping
create a safer, healthier, happier tomorrow for
those whom we touch in the Tampa Bay area.
Focused on ministry in the University West
neighborhood. An area better known as Suitcase
City or the box. This is Christ being shown to
Suitcase City. Bring the Light into the
Suitcase. Think inside The Box! Change a
Community: Join a Revolution!
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Georgia:
Atlanta:
New Covenant Church of Atlanta
"We believe God has called all of us - gay,
straight, black, white, male and/or female - to
serve the Lord Jesus Christ and to live a life
of Holiness and Evangelism! We welcome ALL
PEOPLE and affirm all who confess Jesus Christ
as their Savior and allow Him to be Lord of
their lives, and we offer a place of refuge for
those seeking to worship God in an affirming,
Pentecostal/Charismatic, Full-Gospel,
Word-Centered Church"
Rafael DeJesus
(No additional info known at this time)
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Illinois:
Belleville:
Well of Living Water Ministries
"We are a non-denominational ministry founded in
the truth and accepting the Word of God."
Chicago:
Open Door Community Church
"Open Door Community Churches are affirming and
accepting and we strive to share the
all-inclusive love of Jesus Christ to all"
Quincy:
Church of
the Holy Spirit
(No additional info known at this time)
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Indiana:
Knox:
Glenda Barber
(No additional info known at this time)
Mark Binkley
(No additional info known at this time)
Michigan City:
New Life
Community Church of Hope
"New Life is Apostolic in doctrine, Pentecostal
in Power, United in Love."
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Kansas:
Wichita:
I
Love the Lord Christian Fellowship
"There are so many in the community and in the
city at large that have been bruised and
battered in the name of 'religion'. It is time
to heal those wounds. If you have ever been in a
relationship with God, and for whatever reason
have backed away, walked away, ran away, or been
driven away; we invite you to give God one more
try."
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Kentucky:
Louisville:
Open
Door Community Fellowship
"We are a Christian ministry whose membership is
open to all who desire to profess belief in
Jesus Christ and seek to know Him. This church
has a unique ministry to serve our diverse
community. We have accepted the commandments of
Jesus Christ to love the Lord our God, first and
foremost, and then to love all others as we love
ourselves. In doing so, we are committed to
loving each other with the love of God and
sharing that love with the world."
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Louisiana:
New Orleans:
Joshua Carcabasis
Affiliated with the Apostolic Restoration
Mission
Word Harvesters Church
"We are an welcoming and affirming church with a
vision to see the people of our community come
to know Christ. With a contemporary and upbeat
sound in our music and fresh and current ideas
about dance, praise, and worship in the church,
we believe that young and old alike will find a
fresh anointing from the Living God. We believe
that everyone is entitled to the benefits and
blessings that come from having a relationship
with Jesus."
Shreveport:
Shreveport Church of Hope
"Sheveport Church of Hope is an
interdenominational church dedicated to
preparing for the coming reign of God. With
Christ as the center of our church we are open
to everyone seeking a relationship with Christ
and desiring to experience Him in everyday life.
We encourage everyone to witness to Jesus Christ
through acts of compassion, justice, worship,
and devotion. We follow Christ's teachings as we
are led by the Holy Spirit through the Bible,
the church, and circumstances in our life."
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Michigan:
Birch Run:
The Gay
Truth
"Boldly
telling the truth of Jesus Love!"
Lansing:
Ecclesia of Greater Lansing
"An interdenominational, ecumenical, Christian
Church that seeks to unify ALL members of
Christ's family."
Madison Heights:
Praise
Fellowship Christian Church
"The Vision of Praise Fellowship Christian
Church is to create a place of restoration &
reconciliation by sharing the unconditional love
of the Lord Jesus Christ."
Negaunee:
Iron Range Full Gospel
"You have never seen a Church like this! Spirit
Filled, Full Gospel, Apostolic
Non-Denominational! No bells ,No Glitter, No
Whistles,! Just the ministry of The Holy Ghost
to make life long impressions on Souls for
eternity! Come as you are and be Blessed!!
Radically Inclusive, Diverse Really! We are a
Whosoever church, Rev 22:17 Whosoever will may
come!"
Saginaw:
Jordan Kontio
(No additional info known at this time)
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Missouri:
Rusty L. Hooper
Affiliated with Apostolic Restoration Mission
Columbia:
Celebration Fellowship Of Central Missouri
"Celebration Fellowship of Central Missouri
decrees that all people have equality of access
and opportunity which is free from
discrimination on grounds of gender, sexual
orientation, race, age, educational level,
physical challenge HIV status, nationality, or
economic status! "
Christ the
King Church
"Christ the King Agape Community of Grace is a
Bible centered church which stresses the
inclusive call of Jesus Christ to all who would
draw close to the Lord."
Rock
Bridge Christian Church
"Rock Bridge is a warm and friendly faith
community with a commitment to being
intentionally inclusive.We are part of the
Disciples of Christ tradition, which is a social
justice and ecumenically orientated
denomination. A third of our community's budget
goes to serving those in need in Columbia and
the world."
Kansas City:
Rainbow Tabernacle
"A new, independent, evangelical church
primarily for the LGBT and supportive community
in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area"
St. Louis:
Grace Bible Church
"We have heard it said that many will not come
to Church without a Personal Invitation. Well,
here is your Personal invitation. The Pastors
and the Congregation of God's Harbor Community
Church would like to invite you to come and see
Jesus like never before. We are a Church for
Everybody. We are a Church for You. But how will
you know this unless you come and see for
yourself that the Lord is Good. We call you to
Taste and See that the Lord is Good."
New Creation
Christian Fellowship
"We are a Christian family of believers called
by God to a Healing and Restoration ministry. We
are called to minister healing to the physical,
emotional, and spiritual needs of all people. We
feel a special calling to those who may have
been hurt or ostracized by others because of
doctrinal, social, structural, or relational
issues."
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Nebraska:
Basset:
Emmanuel
Community Church
(No additional info known at this time)
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New York:
Brooklyn, NYC:
Potter's House
Church of the Living God
The ministry is a center and community for
spiritual growth, where positive attitudes are
developed, good people become better, hurts are
healed, families are bonded, singles are valued,
lesbians and gays are valued, homosexual
relationships are valued, where the restless
find peace, love is alive, where God is
understood, eternal life is found by accepting
Jesus Christ as personal savior and where Jesus
Christ is Lord.
Rochester:
Apostolic Church of the Finger Lakes
A member group of the Apostolic Restoration
Mission
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Ohio:
Akron/Canton:
Cascade
Community Church
“A church where all of God’s children are
welcomed and affirmed”
New
Hope Temple
“It shall be the purpose of New Hope Temple
Inc,. to strive to fulfill the command Jesus
left His disciples: ‘Go ye therefore and teach
all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I
have commanded you: and lo, I am with you
always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.’
Matthew 28:19.”
Columbus:
Master's
Commission New Covenant Church
"A Spirit-filled, New Testament church"
Turning Point Fellowship
“A contemporary, welcoming church for gay and
lesbian Christians and our friends in Columbus,
Ohio”
Dayton:
Community Gospel Church
"We are a full Gospel, Pentecostal, Gay
affirming Christian Church in Dayton, Ohio, USA,
and a member of The Alliance of Christian
Churches. We believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ
is for ALL people!"
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Oklahoma:
Lawton:
Diversity Community Fellowship
"An affirming outreach to gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender community. We seek to
be a place where people can heal in their lives
and their relationship with Christ.
Tulsa:
Annointed Christian Fellowship
"ACF is an independant church reaching out to
all people, especially to those who have been
hurt by the "church" or feel that God has
rejected them"
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Pennsylvania:
Essington:
Transforming Word Cathedral
"A Spirit-filled, Bible based, Miracle
Believing, Radically Inclusive, Pentecostal
Church, Serving ALL Communities"
Philadelphia:
James Mills
(No additional info known at this time)
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South Carolina:
Pickens:
Wayne
Mouritzen
(No additional info known at this time)
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Tennessee:
Chattanooga:
Covenant of Hope Fellowship
"Covenant of Hope Fellowship is a Full Gospel,
Charismatic Congregation, For All People,
especially the Gay and Lesbian Christian
Community in the Chattanooga/Cleveland Area."
Knoxville:
He
Is Ministries
"We are a Christ-centered, Bible-based,
Spirit-filled Church for All People! He Is
Ministries Worship Center Invites You To
Experience Exciting, Spirit-Filled Services at
Knoxville’s only Gay Affirming,
Non-denominational Charismatic/Pentecostal
Church!"
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Texas:
James G.Virgilio
Affiliated with Apostolic Restoration Mission
Alamo:
New Hope Congregational Church
“New Hope Congregational Church affirms the
universal priesthood of all believers. All
members of the church are called by God to a
ministry of the gospel of Christ in the Church
and in the world. All people can have access to
the loving grace of God, the salvation of our
Lord Jesus Christ, and the inspiration of the
Holy Spirit”
Austin:
Kingdom
Seekers in Christ Jesus
"The traditional church has taught that certain
types of people are not welcome to worship the
Lord and that God thinks of us as abominations.
But at The Kingdom Seekers, we serve the Jesus
of the Holy Scripture who didn't discriminate
against people based on age, race, gender or
handicap. We believe, and can point to specific
Biblical passages that support, that sexual
orientation is no different.”
Brownwood:
Apostolic House of Prayer
A member church of the Apostolic Restoration
Mission - Also a phone: 325-642-9817
Dallas:
Centro
Cristiano Las Otras Ovejas Del Rebano
En el Centro Cristiano LOOR, somos una
congregacion de diversas culturas y tradiciones
religiosas. Nos une la creencia de que Cristo
nos ha redimido con su sangre y somos nuevas
criaturas. Por lo tanto, nos gloriamos en lo que
nos une y no en lo que nos separa. Muchas
personas han sido excluídas de las iglesias por
el prejuicio por su condicion de vida, clase
social, estado de salud, origen etnico, raza,
orientacion sexual, o por alguna otra razon.
Nuestra congregación es un vehículo utilizado
por Dios para llamar a estas ovejas a su redil.
Jubilee
Apostolic Christian Center, International
"The
Gospel of Jesus Christ is applicable to one and
all! There are no exceptions and none so bad
that God cannot save. If any preacher says
that you cannot be a child of God because of WHO
YOU ARE, they are not telling the truth! The
Gospel is not about you, it is about the Lord
Jesus Christ. It is not about what you do, but
rather what He has done!"
New Hope Fellowship Church
"We are a non-denominational Christian Church in
the heart of the Oak Lawn and Uptown
Communities. Though we come from a variety of
church backgrounds, we are united through a
central message: "The love of God is for
everyone!" Our programs are designed to promote
a healthy spiritual life and encourage a
personal relationship with God."
White Rock Community Church
"An evangelical Christian Church based in
Dallas, Texas. Founded in June 1991 to spread
God's word to the Gay and Lesbian Community"
Harlingen:
Mt Calvary Christian Church
"Come, experience the grave of God while
worshipping with a diverse loving community of
believers."
Houston:
Community Gospel Church
"We are an alive, growing and loving assembly of
believers. We are a very diverse congregation
seeking to please God in all we do. We come from
every walk of life, sexual orientation, race,
social status, and religious background. Our
common bond is our love for God and each other.
We do not boast of a denominational or religious
affiliation, we simply point people to Jesus,
the author and finisher of our faith."
Debra
Reasonover
(No additional info known at this time)
Michael Kean
(No additional info known at this time)
Through Him Fellowship
"Reaching
The Unreached -- Through Him Fellowship, a
church where everyone is someone; There are no
big "I's" and little "U's". We welcome all
people. To reach the unreached with the Gospel
of Jesus Christ, to develop disciples of Jesus
Christ, and to build an ever expanding community
of believers through outreach, bible study,
worship, fellowship and serving one another;
always allowing for the movement of the Holy
Spirit."
Livingston:
Grace Assembly
”A Gay Affirming Church ‘Where Every Knee Can
Bow’. We are a church for all People. Red,
Yellow, Black and White, all are precious in His
sight, and yes, even those from the GLBT
Community.”
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Utah:
Ogden:
Glory to God Community Church
"a Bible Centered, Non-Denominational, Open and
Affirming, Christian Church based in Ogden, UT.
Lives are being changed and the name of Jesus is
lifted up at Glory To God Community Church."
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Virginia:
Richmond:
New Beginnings Christian Church
"New Beginnings is a Christian church for all
people - alive, diverse, inclusive, thankful! We
are committed to making God's Love known to All,
through our service to Christ and the
community."
Williamsburg:
Heaven’s Tableland Christian Church
“Our primary focus is to bring all people to
salvation in Jesus Christ. We strive to give
proper instruction through God's Word to enable
all to stand on higher ground in Jesus. We will
make God's Word available to all people, without
regard for worldly classifications and without
bias.”
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Washington:
Kenmore:
Living Water Fellowship
"Have you gone to churches and felt unwelcome or
unaccepted because you didn’t quite fit in? We
invite you to come and experience the life
changing, bondage breaking, love of Jesus
Christ."
Seattle:
Grace
Gospel Chapel
"Grace Gospel Chapel is an Independent,
Christian, Evangelical church whose membership
is open to all who profess belief in Jesus
Christ as Savior. Though this church has a
unique ministry to the GLBT community, we have
accepted the commission of Jesus Christ to share
the Good News with all."
Soul's
Harbor (email Jamie Dutton)
(No additional info known at this time)
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Wisconsin:
Wausau:
Footstep Fellowship
“We are an open and affirming family of God, and
His precious children without qualification of
discrimination due to ability, age, ethnicity,
gender, race, sexual preference, or marital
status.”
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AUSTRALIA:
Affirming Pentecostals
"A new Pentecostal fellowship forming in
Australia for GLBTQ Pentecostals and our
friends"
Freedom2Be
"GLBTQI people from Pentecostal and Charismatic
backgrounds"
Adelaide, South Australia:
Greg King, Pastor
(No additional info known at this time)
Geoff Street, Pastor
(No additional info known at this time)
Melbourne:
Rob Oster,
Minister
(No additional info known at this time)
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CANADA:
Lambda Christian Community Church
"Providing a safe and healing space for
Edmonton's gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgendered Christians and their friends"
Vancouver, B.C.
Florence
Rice, Evangelist
(No additional info known at this time)
Glenda
Barber, Evangelist
(No additional info known at this time)
Burlington, Ontario:
Rainbow Community Church
"Everyone is welcome -- and we mean it!"
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COLUMBIA:
Bogotá:
Communidad Del Discipulo Amado
(No additional info known at this time)
Medellin:
Communidad Del Discipulo Amado
(No additional info known at this time)
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ESPAÑA:
Bautista Del
Arco Iris
MINISTERIO EN ESPAÑA: Asociacion Nacional FE Y
VIDA Evangelicos gays, lesbianas, bisexuales y transexuales
Bautistas y Pentecostales de España
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GUATEMALA:
Iglesia de Cristo TABERNACULO DE AVIVAMIENTO
Somos un grupo de Cristianos Evangelicos con
orientacion sexual diferente a la heterosexual
provenientes de diferentes Congregaciones en su
mayoria Pentecostales.
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PHILIPPINES:
Koronadal City:
Ernie Cajegas
(No additional info known at this time)
Nestor
Dacillom
(No additional info known at this time)
Rolly Enorio
(No additional info known at this time)
Rogelio Exmundo
(No additional info known at this time)
Crisostomo Ferenal
(No additional info known at this time)
Robert
Legayada
(No additional info known at this time)
Ronaldo
Mamintod
(No additional info known at this time)
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PUERTO RICO:
San Juan:
Centro
Cristiano Las Otras Ovejas Del Rebano
(No additional info known at this time)
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UGANDA:
Kiyimba Brown
(No additional info known at this time)
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