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Open and Affirming News: Protect Trans Youth Action Steps, Upcoming Events, Resources, and More!
Solidarity with Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
The UCC’s National Setting and the Open and Affirming Coalition are working together to oppose these laws. With more than 1,700 Open and Affirming congregations in 50 states, our churches can play a decisive role in interfaith coalitions opposed to laws and policies that attack families. But even more critical is the need for churches to send a clear message to LGBTQ+ youth that their lives matter, that their God-given gender identity or sexual orientation is a blessing, not a curse, that there are churches and faith communities where they are valued as children of God. In the weeks to come, the Coalition will join with the UCC’s National Ministries to provide the resources congregations need to join in statewide campaigns to safeguard the lives and dignity of LGBTQ+ youth.
Read MoreONA NEWS: National ONA Sunday June 27
Every fourth Sunday of June—June 27 this year—is National Open and Affirming Sunday! This opportunity—to celebrate your ONA covenant and renew your commitment to its values—is needed now more than ever.
Also, the UCC Mental Health Network is now ONA, and check out Rural Pride and the nearly sold out Thrive shirts..
Read MoreONA NEWS: Equality Act, Anti-Trans Campaigns
This month’s newsletter: The Equality Act needs your help; anti-transgender campaigns; winter webinar update, and the UCC ONA calendar.
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