From the Streets to the Courts: Why We Must Keep Showing Up!
Dear Family, This past weekend I got on a plane Friday morning, flew to the Twin Cities, stood on the lawn of the…
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Faithful Witness in a No Kings Moment
Click here to pledge to participate as a public witness in a No Kings event on March 28, 2026. Over the past year,…
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Walk With Us: A Virtual Roundtable to Start your ONA Journey
Click Here to Register! A Supportive First Step for Churches Exploring the ONA Journey Walk With Us: A Roundtable to Start your ONA…
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Drag Queen Bible Study with Rev. Marge Erin Spread
Click Here to Register! What happens when Jesus crosses boundaries, tells the truth, and turns gossip into gospel? Join us for a one-night…
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Webinar: Strength in Our Stories: A Workshop for LGBTQIA+ Christians’ Spiritual Self-Care
Click here to register! Practicing Sacred Storytelling in a World That Tries to Erase Us In a world of systemic and intersectional injustice…
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2025 Coalition Official Christmas Card
Dear friends, With only 10 days until Christmas, we wanted to pause and share a word of gratitude, reflection, and hope with you….
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Coalition 2:1 Matching Grant!
At the heart of the Open and Affirming movement is a simple truth: every person is BELOVED! Click here to Donate to help…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
On this Thanksgiving Day, I want to take a moment to speak directly to the heart of our community. Today is a day…
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Today is National Coming Out Day — October 11, 2025
Today we honor the courage it takes to live openly and authentically—especially in a time when coming out can still be risky, and…
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The Open and Affirming Coalition Responds to Missouri and Federal Attacks on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Communities July 10, 2025- Public Witness
On July 10, 2025, during the 2025 National Gathering in Kansas City, Missouri, the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church 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.
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.
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