text: would your church accept a gay man? my best friend is gay and is really interested in joining a church, but he is too afraid of the response that he will get. he is a kind, gentle man who has a heart of gold and i love him like a brother - also would i be classed as a sinner for not only being his friend, but living with him and loving him????? i am gay and the priest in my local parish accepts me. probably because my dad sings in the church choir. churcher better accept gay man, considering they make up a good part of new priests...  and no, you would not be classified as a sinner because you are loving your neighbour, which is truly wonderful.