A Beacon Lost to the Flames: Honoring Altadena Community Church
A Community of Love, Resilience, and Hope It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating news that Altadena Community Church (ACC),…
Celebrating the 1900th Certified ONA Church!
On this Last day of 2024 we are thrilled to announce the 1900th certified Open and Affirming Church in the family: First Congregational…
Honoring Donna Enberg: A Legacy of Inclusion and Justice
The Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ offers our deepest sympathies to the Rev. Ann B. Day and all…
Perfect Love Drives Out Fear: Standing in Solidarity on World AIDS Day
As followers of Christ, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves. On World AIDS Day, we stand in solidarity with all…
From Thanksgiving Gratitude to Advent Hope: Preparing Our Hearts for the Season Ahead
As we move through the days after Thanksgiving, many of us are still reflecting on moments shared around tables, on couches, or even…
Dr. Katrina Preaches at David’s United Church of Christ in Canal Winchester, Ohio
Here is a video of a full worship service where coalition executive director Rev. Dr. Katrina Roseboro-Marsh preached at David’s United Church of…
A Call to Courage: Standing Boldly with Our Trans Siblings on Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience
by: Rev. Derek Terry, Program Director- Open and Affirming Coalition On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the at least 30 transgender…
The Day After the Election
Family, First, I want to thank those who have offered their time and energy to prepare us for yesterday’s election, alongside those who…
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2023
A message from Dr. Katrina Roseboro-Marsh, Executive Director: On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we reflect on Psalm 139:14, as we are reminded…
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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