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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.
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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…
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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…
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Statement on the Anti-Homosexuality “Kill The Gays” Bill-to-law in Uganda
The Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ (UCC) along with other Religious, Spiritual, and Secular Groups condemn the Anti-homosexuality…
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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