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Help Build a National Movement for Justice — Take the A.C.T OUT Survey Today
Across our nation, LGBTQ+ people are under attack. Trans and nonbinary youth are being targeted by cruel legislation. Inclusive books and curricula are…
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Statement from the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of ChristIn Response to Supreme Court Decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti
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…
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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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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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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…
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The U.S. Government’s Harmful PrEP Policy Change and Its Impact on LGBTQ+ Communities
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…
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A Moral Imperative: Defending God’s People Against the Rising Wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ and Anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Attacks
In the face of injustice, the Gospel calls us to stand firm. In Matthew 25:40, Jesus reminds us, “Truly I tell you, just…
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Affirming Trans and Nonbinary Lives: A Call to Love, Justice, and Action
We See You. We Love You. We Affirm You. In a world where policies and rhetoric are increasingly aimed at erasing the existence…
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It’s Not About Bathrooms: Why ONA Churches Must Be Bold Advocates
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.
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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