June 18, 2025 Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth is a moral…
In recent years, Christian nationalism has become one of the most dangerous forces shaping American politics, law, and culture. It is a movement…
“Come celebrate with me that everyday something has tried to kill me and has failed.” – Lucille Clifton As a Black Queer person,…
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 recent decision by the Trump administration to restrict access to life-saving PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) medication for LGBTQ+ people, sex workers, and other…
In the face of injustice, the Gospel calls us to stand firm. In Matthew 25:40, Jesus reminds us, “Truly I tell you, just…
We See You. We Love You. We Affirm You. In a world where policies and rhetoric are increasingly aimed at erasing the existence…
When a church adopts an ONA covenant, it’s more than a statement—it’s a promise to affirm, celebrate, and advocate for LGBTQ+ people in all their identities. It’s a call to be a brave space where people are not just safe but empowered to live fully and authentically.
by: Rev. Derek Terry, Program Director- Open and Affirming Coalition On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the at least 30 transgender…
Family, First, I want to thank those who have offered their time and energy to prepare us for yesterday’s election, alongside those who…
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