Faith leaders in Indianapolis organized a march this past Sunday in protest of a local church that made national headlines for calling for death to LGBTQ+ people. One of the protests co-organizers said that the message is that LGBTQ+ people exist, no matter what the church says. Existing in their presence is something they do not believe Christ would approve of, co-organizer Cass Jackson told IndyStar. Related Hate pastor claims teachers are giving lessons on sodomy & allowing students to identify as cats Students identifying as dogs? Isnt lying a sin? Earlier this month, the Sure Foundation Baptist Chruch in Indianapolis posted a sermon from pastor Stephen Falco to YouTube where he used anti-gay slurs and called for killing LGBTQ+ people. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Theres nothing good to be proud about being a f*g, Falco said in his sermon. You ought to blow yourself in the head in the back of the head. Youre so disgusting.Why do I hate sodomites, why do I hate f*gs? Because they attack children, theyre coming after your children, they are attacking them in schools today, and not only schools in public places, and theyre proud about it!YouTube removed the video, and the church defended the sermon, saying, The Bible is crystal clear that sodomites homosexuals deserve the death penalty carried out by a government that actually cares about the law of God.But local religious leaders didnt want the hateful church to have the final word on the matter, so they organized a protest this past Sunday. The group Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis countered the churchs message. We are called to be a sanctuary for the marginalized, not a platform for prejudice, the group said in a statement. Dozens of people gathered outside the church with signs that read, Trans rights are human rights, Stop the hate, True Christians preach love, and Murder is wrong. They also had rainbow and trans Pride flags.#NEW: Protestors stand outside Sure Foundation Baptist Church. I first told you about the Indianapolis church calling for the LGBTQ+ community to face the death penalty or to kill themselves.Link to my original story below. We have a crew at the protest.@WISHNews8 pic.twitter.com/8wDPjaRrrF Kyla Russell (@KylaBRussell) July 13, 2025#HAPPENINGNOW: A small protest of nearly 50 outside of Sure Foundation Baptist Church following anti-LGBTQ+ messaging in their sermons. pic.twitter.com/p1sXd8rdWS Jade Jackson, MBA Candidate (@IAMJADEJACKSON) July 13, 2025 #WATCH: A look at the protest in front of Sure Foundation Baptist Church. I first told you a few weeks ago about the Indianapolis church calling for the LGBTQ+ community to face the death penalty or to kill themselves. A link to our developing story about the protest below. pic.twitter.com/FAsvpAW1Qe Kyla Russell (@KylaBRussell) July 13, 2025Protesters with Pride signs gathered at Sure Foundation Baptist Church after sermons called LGBTQ+ evil and encouraged prayers for their deaths.Tap the link for more information about the protests and the anti-LGBTQ+ messaging that sparked them: https://t.co/fXTeyzLtfp pic.twitter.com/QvHuFTvzx4 IndyStar (@indystar) July 14, 2025Several men in ill-fitting suits stood outside the church and laughed at the protestors. #VIDEO: Religious leaders are laughing and mocking protesters after Sunday service at Sure Foundation Baptist Church following its anti-LGBTQ+ messaging. Protesters are fired up with their chants and message to push back against their ideology. pic.twitter.com/tFnaPeLqLl Jade Jackson, MBA Candidate (@IAMJADEJACKSON) July 13, 2025 Equality Indiana called Falcos sermon inflammatory and extremist, saying it could inspire violence against the community.When you have that type of hateful and violent language, it could lead to someone taking those words and feeling protected to be able to go and commit violent acts against our community, said G. David Caudill of Equality Indiana. Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.