Today—December 1—we join millions across the globe in remembering the lives lost to HIV and AIDS, honoring those living with HIV, and recommitting…
On this Thanksgiving Day, I want to take a moment to speak directly to the heart of our community. Today is a day…
Back in July, while many of us were at the United Church of Christ’s General Synod in Kansas City, Missouri, I delivered a…
Click here to Become a Monthly Sustainer! Right now, as hatred and fear rise, the Open and Affirming Coalition continues to stand firm…
Across our nation, LGBTQ+ people are under attack. Trans and nonbinary youth are being targeted by cruel legislation. Inclusive books and curricula are…
Today we honor the courage it takes to live openly and authentically—especially in a time when coming out can still be risky, and…
Currently, trans people in America are being targeted in ways that are both chilling and familiar. The current administration and its allies are…
The past weeks have been heavy. The assassination of Charlie Kirk — a man whose career was built in part on demonizing LGBTQ+…
On July 10, 2025, during the 2025 National Gathering in Kansas City, Missouri, the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of…
40 Years of Open and Affirming: From Resolution to Revolution This week, we gathered in Kansas City for General Synod 35 and the…
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