by Kimi Floyd Reisch Proverbs 6:6 – 9 Go to the ant, you lazybones; consider its ways, and be wise. Without having any chief or officer or ruler, it prepares its food in summer, and gathers its sustenance in harvest. How long will you lie…
In June of 2019, the Rev. Dr. Carolyn Pressler from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities preached at United Church of Christ in New Brighton, MN (ONA church 131) as they celebrated 25 years of being Open and Affirming. As part of our recognition…
The Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ celebrates with LGBTQ Americans throughout the country today’s victory in the Supreme Court. In the past three and a half years, the Trump Administration has sought to erase every freedom the LGBTQ community has…
June 3, 2020 Dear Open and Affirming family: The Leadership Team and staff of the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ have been saddened, angered, but unfortunately not shocked to witness, along with the rest of the country, the deaths of…
The Open and Affirming Coalition advocates for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the United Church of Christ and beyond, and equips UCC congregations to become effective witnesses to Christ’s extravagant welcome. Read more