A Juneteenth–Pride Month Statement from the Open and Affirming Coalition
Today, we commemorate Juneteenth—the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free, more than…
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Statement from the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of ChristIn Response to Supreme Court Decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti
June 18, 2025 Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth is a moral…
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Purple Sunday: Faith, Memory, and Justice—Partnering for Dementia Awareness in ONA Churches
Purple Sunday and ONA Sunday: A Sacred Invitation to Raise Awareness and Extend Care The Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church…
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National Trans Day of Visibility Sacred Text
A Sacred Text for Trans VisibilityWritten for the National Trans Visibility March Empowerment ServiceBy Rev. Derek A. Terry, Acting Executive Director of the…
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2025 ONA Sunday Worship Resources
Theme: Sacred, Seen, and Called: Living Our Truth, Embracing Our LightPrimary Scripture Focus: Philippians 2:15Additional Scriptures: Psalm 139:14, Isaiah 43:1, Matthew 5:14, Romans…
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Giving Hope, Growing Love: Give OUT Day Fundraiser Is Now OPEN!
A $10 Gift Can Change Everything Click Here to Donate Now! Hope thrives where love is nurtured—and in a world where LGBTQ+ lives…
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Giving Hope, Growing Love: Give OUT Day Fundraiser
A $10 Gift Can Change Everything Give Out Day ONA Donation Page Click the link, bookmark it, and start giving on May 22!…
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Leadership Transition at the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ
We write today to share an important leadership transition within the Open and Affirming Coalition. Rev. Dr. Katrina Roseboro-Marsh has concluded her time…
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Christian Nationalism: A Threat to Democracy and True Religious Freedom
In recent years, Christian nationalism has become one of the most dangerous forces shaping American politics, law, and culture. It is a movement…
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Announcing the Theme for the 2025 Open and Affirming National Gathering!
We are excited to share that the theme for our 2025 National Gathering is:Sacred Seen and Called: Living Our Truth, Embracing Our LightInspired…
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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