Across the country, we are witnessing a renewed and coordinated effort to restrict and criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-expansive young people….
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…
A Sacred Text for Trans VisibilityWritten for the National Trans Visibility March Empowerment ServiceBy Rev. Derek A. Terry, Acting Executive Director of the…
We are excited to share that the theme for our 2025 National Gathering is:Sacred Seen and Called: Living Our Truth, Embracing Our LightInspired…
“Come celebrate with me that everyday something has tried to kill me and has failed.” – Lucille Clifton As a Black Queer person,…
The U.S. government has once again made it clear that they want to erase transgender and queer people from history. This time, they…
In the face of injustice, the Gospel calls us to stand firm. In Matthew 25:40, Jesus reminds us, “Truly I tell you, just…
We See You. We Love You. We Affirm You. In a world where policies and rhetoric are increasingly aimed at erasing the existence…
When a church adopts an ONA covenant, it’s more than a statement—it’s a promise to affirm, celebrate, and advocate for LGBTQ+ people in all their identities. It’s a call to be a brave space where people are not just safe but empowered to live fully and authentically.
by: Rev. Derek Terry, Program Director- Open and Affirming Coalition On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the at least 30 transgender…
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