I understand - and respect - your qualms on this count. For what it's worth, the FAQ section on the Woodson Center's website answers the question "Is the WC a religious organization?" as follows:
"No. But over the years, the Woodson Center has found that the most effective neighborhood-based organizations are faith-centered, because they are able to transform hearts and lay the groundwork for the successful application of jobs and other economic programs. Grassroots groups in the Woodson Center’s network represent a wide spectrum of religious faiths."
I don't know if that initial "no" puts your mind at ease at all, but perhaps it's enough to suggest that the Woodson Center's spiritual aims don't extend to matters of doctrine on sexuality. Alcoholics Anonymous, for example, leans on religion while helping alcoholics put their lives back together; the concern there - as I understand it, at least - is more of religion as a general organizing principle for a life in disarray rather than religion as a specific set of doctrines. I'm guessing that a gay man or a lesbian wouldn't be treated any differently at an AA meeting than anyone else - and that the same is probably true at the Woodson Center.
I understand - and respect - your qualms on this count. For what it's worth, the FAQ section on the Woodson Center's website answers the question "Is the WC a religious organization?" as follows:
"No. But over the years, the Woodson Center has found that the most effective neighborhood-based organizations are faith-centered, because they are able to transform hearts and lay the groundwork for the successful application of jobs and other economic programs. Grassroots groups in the Woodson Center’s network represent a wide spectrum of religious faiths."
I don't know if that initial "no" puts your mind at ease at all, but perhaps it's enough to suggest that the Woodson Center's spiritual aims don't extend to matters of doctrine on sexuality. Alcoholics Anonymous, for example, leans on religion while helping alcoholics put their lives back together; the concern there - as I understand it, at least - is more of religion as a general organizing principle for a life in disarray rather than religion as a specific set of doctrines. I'm guessing that a gay man or a lesbian wouldn't be treated any differently at an AA meeting than anyone else - and that the same is probably true at the Woodson Center.