Eleonore Powell
We grieve for the passing of Eleonore Powell, one of the Coalition’s founders. With her death, and Bob Strommen’s a week earlier, we stand in honor for the passing of a generation of proud parents who changed our church.
We join the Rev. Loey Powell, Eleonore’s daughter and a former Coalition national coordinator, in prayers for Eleonore and the Powell family. As Eleonore continues her journey as one of the saints into God’s light, we know that her prayers will continue to strengthen and support us.
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.