During Pride month, three of our most popular webinars are on sale. For just $35, an unlimited number of members of your church can participate from their own computers or devices.
ONA 101 and ONA and the Bible are for congregations taking their first steps towards, or just curious about, an Open and Affirming Covenant.
Bending Gender is for both ONA and not-yet ONA churches: with transgender and nonbinary Americans under attack in many states, it's time for congregations to understand how to welcome trans and nonbinary seekers into their congregations.
Tuesday, June 21, 7 pm EDT
This webinar explores how and why congregations can become ONA—in ways that do not divide, but unite the church. Applying the basic ONA principles of “graceful engagement” and “covenant,” ONA 101 has helped hundreds of congregations successfully navigate through an ONA process.
Thursday, June 23, 7 pm EDT
We'll examine the seven texts that are commonly used to condemn same-sex relationships, but these few verses shouldn’t control your church’s conversation about ONA. How can biblical values of covenant, relationship and discipleship be foundational for a successful ONA process? Churches adopt ONA covenants not in spite of, but because of the Bible. This webinar is also valuable for members of existing ONA churches who want to know the biblical basis of their congregation’s welcome and support for LGBTQ+ neighbors.
Tuesday, June 28, 7 pm EDT
Join the Rev. Mak Kneebone for this exploration of gender identity and expression; in our lives, in the Bible, in our churches, and in our experience with God. At a time when people of transgender and nonbinary experience have been targeted by a campaign of hatred in many states, your congregation's understanding of this growing community will help you be more effective in mission, ministry and advocacy.