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Christian Nationalism: A Threat to Democracy and True Religious Freedom
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Christian Nationalism: A Threat to Democracy and True Religious Freedom

ByDerek Terry March 13, 2025March 13, 2025

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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From Ashes to Affirmation: What Ash Wednesday Teaches Us About LGBTQ+ Inclusion
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From Ashes to Affirmation: What Ash Wednesday Teaches Us About LGBTQ+ Inclusion

ByDerek Terry March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent—a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. As ashes are placed on our foreheads, we are reminded:…

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Black Joy as Resistance: A Lesson for All
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Black Joy as Resistance: A Lesson for All

ByDerek Terry February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

“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
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Erasing Trans History: The Government’s Quiet Attack on Stonewall’s Legacy

ByUCC Coalition February 15, 2025February 15, 2025

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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A Moral Imperative: Defending God’s People Against the Rising Wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ and Anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Attacks
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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

ByUCC Coalition February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

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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Perfect Love Drives Out Fear: Standing in Solidarity on World AIDS Day
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Perfect Love Drives Out Fear: Standing in Solidarity on World AIDS Day

ByUCC Coalition December 1, 2024December 1, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves. On World AIDS Day, we stand in solidarity with all…

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A Call to Courage: Standing Boldly with Our Trans Siblings on Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience
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A Call to Courage: Standing Boldly with Our Trans Siblings on Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience

ByDerek Terry November 20, 2024November 19, 2024

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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Announcing the next Executive Director!

ByUCC Coalition February 15, 2023October 9, 2023

The Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ Names First Black Female Executive Director in its 51-year history Cleveland, OH…

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