Why Jason Collins Mattered to Me
by: Rev. Derek A. Terry The death of Jason Collins hit me harder than I expected. Maybe it is because I am a…
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Webinar: The Sacredness is in the Streets
Strengthening Our Faith and Ourselves During Overlapping Crises Register Here: In a time marked by overlapping crises, growing fear, and rising threats to…
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From the Streets to the Courts: Why We Must Keep Showing Up!
Dear Family, This past weekend I got on a plane Friday morning, flew to the Twin Cities, stood on the lawn of the…
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Trans Day of Visibility: A Dangerous Supreme Court Ruling, A Faithful Response
Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. And today, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down protections meant to shield LGBTQ+ youth from conversion therapy….
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Love without Fear
Click here to complete a form to submit your photos and stories. Click here to donate to this campaign to help us equip…
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Faithful Witness in a No Kings Moment
Click here to pledge to participate as a public witness in a No Kings event on March 28, 2026. Over the past year,…
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Walk With Us: A Virtual Roundtable to Start your ONA Journey
Click Here to Register! A Supportive First Step for Churches Exploring the ONA Journey Walk With Us: A Roundtable to Start your ONA…
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Drag Queen Bible Study with Rev. Marge Erin Spread
Click Here to Register! What happens when Jesus crosses boundaries, tells the truth, and turns gossip into gospel? Join us for a one-night…
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A Time to Gather: ONA Support Virtual Space
Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities Under Pressure Click here to Register Yesterday, the Pride flag was removed from the Stonewall National Monument in New York…
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An Affirming Faith in a Moment That Demands Courage
I have been carrying this past weekend in my heart. On Friday, the current President shared a video portraying a formal Black president…
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