MENTORING FOR FUTURE LGBTQIA+ MINISTERS
An ecumenical program sponsored by the Murray Foundation is offering mentoring and coaching services for LGBTQ+ young adults considering ordination to Christian ministry. "Our mission is to raise up the next generation of LGBTQ+ Christian leaders through mentorship and peer support," the Foundation says.
LGBTQIA+ ANTHOLOGY SEEKS SUBMISSIONS
A new anthology reflecting on the five years since the Pulse massacre, and how those years have affected LGBTQIA+ people of faith, is seeking submissions. “Like many in our community, Pulse was the beginning of a shift.” says Kimi Floyd Reisch, the ONA Coalition's program minister and editor of the forthcoming book. “Marriage equality began in 2015, Trump was elected in 2016, and each of those had a major impact. Sharing our stories, our resiliency, is one way to heal in community.” For more information, contact Kimi at ministerkimiflo@gmail.com.
ONA CALENDAR
Taizé Morning Prayer for the ONA Family
Monday through Friday, 9 and 11 am EDT
Taizé Night Prayer (Compline)
Sunday, 10 pm EDT
General Synod
July 11-18
HELP ONA GROW!
The ONA Coalition serves the largest and fastest-growing LGBTQ-affirming church movement in the world! But this mission depends on financial support from ONA churches and individuals. The Coalition is an independent non-profit: we're not part of the UCC's national office, and national funding accounts for less than five percent of our budget. Will you help us reach our goal: a church that isn't just 33% but 100% Open and Affirming? Help us help the ONA movement grow! Your safe online contribution is tax-deductible.