The ONA Coalition’s webinar series is designed both for Open and Affirming congregations and for churches taking their first steps towards an ONA covenant. We’re offering seven webinars in Spring 2020. Dates and a link to the registration page for each webinar are provided below.

Note our changed rates during the pandemic: the Church Group rate of $75 now allows an unlimited number of participants logging in individually from home, or your church can attend all of the webinars with our discounted Season Pass, also for unlimited participants at home. Our lower rate of $25 allows up to three participants from their own computers.

All webinars are at 7 p.m. Eastern, 6 p.m. Central, 5 p.m. Mountain, 4 p.m. Pacific, 3 p.m. Alaska and 1 p.m. Hawai’i, and run for about 90 minutes. Our webinars use the Zoom application: you’ll receive information on how to use this app when you register. 

Contact Andy Lang at ed@openandaffirming.org or Kimi Floyd Reisch at ona@openandaffirming.org for more information. Remember that extensive resources on each subject are available on this website!

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	ONA 101 For congregations that are not yet ONA, this workshop will help you design an ONA process that builds consensus and reduces the risk of conflict. Based on the principle of "graceful engagement," a well-planned ONA process can help a congregation deepen relationships and discover new passion for the Gospel. Led by Coalition Executive Director Andy Lang.	REGISTER NOW! Thu, April 23
	ONA 201 ONA congregations that are visible and public in their commitment to inclusion can grow in numbers and spirit. This webinar shares best practices from growing ONA churches, including tips for marketing, communication, evangelism and advocacy. Led by Coalition Executive Director Andy Lang.	REGISTER NOW! Thu, June 4
	ONA and the BIBLE Just seven verses in the Bible are sometimes an obstacle for congregations on their journey towards an Open and Affirming covenant. But there are more than 31,000 verses in the Bible! What does the Bible teach about our relationships with God and each other? And how should you respond when members of your church have questions about the seven verses often used to condemn same-sex relationships? Led by Coalition Executive Director Andy Lang.	REGISTER NOW! Thu, April 30
	TRANS/NONBINARY 101 An introduction to the diversity of trans and nonbinary identities and experiences. Trans people have particularly been targeted by the current Administration, which seeks to roll back their basic civil rights and narrow their options for health care. The stories of your trans and nonbinary neighbors, their courage and deep faith, will enrich your congregation. Led by Coalition ONA Program Minister Kimi Floyd Reisch.	REGISTER NOW! Tue, May 12
	TRANS/NONBINARY 201 This webinar continues and deepens our understanding of transgender and nonbinary identities.	REGISTER NOW! Thu, May 14
	1-TO-1 CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONA "One-to-One Conversations" are an important early step for churches on the way to an ONA covenant. Kimi Floyd Reisch will show how members of your ONA team can plan these conversations in your church. Practice sessions in small groups will be included. With careful preparation, these conversations are a great way to build relationships and invite church members into the ONA journey.	REGISTER NOW! Thu, May 7
	BISEXUALITY/PANSEXUALITY 101 Join Coalition Program Minister Kimi Floyd Reisch for an exploration of what it means to be bisexual or pansexual and why it's important to welcome and include bi-people in your congregation.	REGISTER NOW! Thu, May 28