About us C.A.I. is a network of people, gay and straight, lay and ordained, working for the full affirmation of lesbian and gay
persons within the Churches in Ireland.
Our Goals
To seek full acceptance and welcome for lesbian, gay. bisexual and transgendered persons in the Churches in Ireland.
The blessing of same-sex relationships in church using an authorised liturgy.
Working towards change in the official teaching and attitude of the Churches in Ireland.
Equality of opportunity for LGBT people, including the ordination and preferment of partnered lesbian and gay clergy.
Join us We welcome everyone who shares our goals and wishes to work with us to raise awareness about human sexuality issues in the Churches. For a membership form see the downloads link at the bottom right of this page.
Postal Address - Changing Attitiude Ireland Cathedral Buildings 64 Donegall Street Belfast BT1 2GT
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we have been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” Barack Obama.
We have received financial assistance from The Good Relations Unit of Belfast City Council and the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM). The Irish Government has awarded CAI a grant from The Reconciliation Fund.
C.A.I. is a member of COSO (Coalition on Sexual Orientation) in Northern Ireland. and of the Equality and Rights Alliance in the Republic of Ireland.