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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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A Grown-Up Christmas List: When the Light Keeps Building
On this third day of Christmas, we are still lingering in the glow of the manger. Advent has given way to Christmas, and…
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Our End-of-Year Letter to the Open and Affirming Movement
Back in July, while many of us were at the United Church of Christ’s General Synod in Kansas City, Missouri, I delivered a…
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Fuel the Work of Love and Liberation
Click here to Become a Monthly Sustainer! Right now, as hatred and fear rise, the Open and Affirming Coalition continues to stand firm…
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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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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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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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From Thanksgiving Gratitude to Advent Hope: Preparing Our Hearts for the Season Ahead
As we move through the days after Thanksgiving, many of us are still reflecting on moments shared around tables, on couches, or even…
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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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