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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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Purple Sunday: Faith, Memory, and Justice—Partnering for Dementia Awareness in ONA Churches
Purple Sunday and ONA Sunday: A Sacred Invitation to Raise Awareness and Extend Care The Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church…
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National Trans Day of Visibility Sacred Text
A Sacred Text for Trans VisibilityWritten for the National Trans Visibility March Empowerment ServiceBy Rev. Derek A. Terry, Acting Executive Director of the…
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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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Announcing the Theme for the 2025 Open and Affirming National Gathering!
We are excited to share that the theme for our 2025 National Gathering is:Sacred Seen and Called: Living Our Truth, Embracing Our LightInspired…
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From Ashes to Affirmation: What Ash Wednesday Teaches Us About LGBTQ+ Inclusion
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
“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…
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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