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…
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Beyond Visibility: A Collaborative Effort to Defend Transgender Lives – Register Now
On April 2, 2025, at 7 PM ET, a coalition of LGBTQ+ leaders and organizations will host a crucial conversation titled Beyond Visibility:…
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We Do Not Worship the Same God: The Church, Justice, and the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday
Throughout American history, Christianity has been wielded both as a weapon of oppression and as a force of liberation. Nowhere is this contradiction…
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The Open and Affirming Coalition Stands with the Collective of Queer Christian Leaders
On this Ash Wednesday, the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ is proud to stand with the Collective of…
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From Ashes to Affirmation: What Ash Wednesday Teaches Us About LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent—a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. As ashes are placed on our foreheads, we are reminded:…
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Black Joy as Resistance: A Lesson for All
“Come celebrate with me that everyday something has tried to kill me and has failed.” – Lucille Clifton As a Black Queer person,…
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Justice for Sam Nordquist: The Devastating Consequences of Erasing Trans Lives
We are outraged. The brutal murder of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man, is not an isolated incident. It is a direct consequence…
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Registration Now Open for the 2025 National Gathering
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! July 9-10, 2025 | Kansas City Downtown Marriott | Kansas City, MOHeld Just Before the United Church of…
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Erasing Trans History: The Government’s Quiet Attack on Stonewall’s Legacy
The U.S. government has once again made it clear that they want to erase transgender and queer people from history. This time, they…
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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