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2025 in Review: What We Built Together
Dear Friend, As we arrive at the final day of the year, I want to pause with gratitude—and share just a glimpse of…
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World AIDS Day 2025 (And the U.S. chooses silence)
Today—December 1—we join millions across the globe in remembering the lives lost to HIV and AIDS, honoring those living with HIV, and recommitting…
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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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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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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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Transgender | Graphics | News
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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News | Graphics | Transgender
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…
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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