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🌈🌟Just 1 week left for #GiveOUTDay! 🌟🌈 If 2 members from each ONA church give $10, we'll reach our goal and win leaderboard prizes! Every donation supports our work and boosts our chances. Donate or start a fundraiser today: giveoutday.org/organization/O… 🏳️‍🌈 #LGBTQ #OpenAndAffirming

A warm welcome to the United Church of Strafford, VT as ONA church #1,875! This congregation began in the early 1800s & we are celebrating that they adopted an ONA Covenant in 2023. Thank you, United Church of Strafford!

Please welcome UCC North Hampton in New Hampshire to the ONA movement! They are ONA church #1,876 and adopted their ONA Covenant a couple weeks ago! Love having lots of these in a row; we are truly blessed by the welcome and ministry of ONA churches! Welcome UCC in North Hampton!

Ada Congregational Church in Ada, MI is ONA church #1,877! They adopted their ONA Covenant in April after about a year long process. This work is so sacred and vital and we are grateful for you, Ada Congregational! Please welcome them to the ONA movement!

Join us tomorrow at 7 PM ET for a special #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth panel! 🌈 Dr. Katrina Roseboro-Marsh & 5 mental health pros will discuss mental health & religion. As an LGBTQ+ faith-based org, we understand the unique challenges. 📺 Live on Facebook! Like, comment, share!

🌟 Join us tomorrow for Holding Space! 🌟 Virtual support space for Licensed & Ordained UCC Clergy, facilitated by Sarah Dundar, M.A., LPCC. 🕛 Time: 12-1:30 PM ET 💻 Drop in anytime Connect, share, & support. Free; donations appreciated. #LGBTQ #ClergySupport #UCC #ONA

🙏❤️ THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT DURING #GIVEOUTDAY! We're currently #9 on the medium-sized org leaderboard. Your donation can help us earn more dollars! 💸 Visit giveoutday.org/organization/O… to donate and maximize your impact! 🌟

Today is the last day for early bird registration! We also have a convenient three month payment plan available. To register visit: openandaffirming.org/events/nationa… to submit a proposal to present please visit: openandaffirming.org/events/2024-na…

"Get ready for impactful work and unforgettable fun!" Register here: openandaffirming.org/events/nationa…

Webinar: Ethical Non-Monogamy & the Bible July 30th 7 PM - 8:30 PM ET Join us for a conversation on open relationships, polyamory, & thriving in diverse family constellations. Register: openandaffirming.networkforgood.com/events/67069-2… #OpenAndAffirming #EthicalNonMonogamy #InclusiveChurch 🌈✨

🏳️‍🌈 Stand with the LGBTQ+ community! Join our Town Hall sessions to fight anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, build community, and strategize against hate. Let's create safe and brave spaces in our churches! 🌟 📅 Register: openandaffirming.org/events/ #OpenAndAffirming #LGBTQ #FaithAndJustice

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🎉 Today marks the one year anniversary of Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson's service as the #UCC's GMP/CEO! 🙌🏾 Please join us in wishing her congratulations & expressing our gratitude for her leadership & the work she has done to continue our mission of a #JustWorldForAll!

Registration is still just $250 for the 2025 ONA National Gathering! Join us in Kansas City, MO July 9–10 for worship, justice, and community. Featuring Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson! Register here now: openandaffirming.networkforgood.com/events/83144-2…

Tomorrow is #GiveOUTDay—and we need you with us. Early giving is open, but we’re still far from our goal. 🎯 5,000 donors. Just $10 each. Show up with love. Fuel this movement for justice + joy. 🌈 Donate now: giveoutday.org/organization/O… #ONA #Pride2025

Final 55 mins of #GiveOUTDay! This isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a declaration: LGBTQ+ people of faith deserve affirmation, safety & joy. Every gift helps us build a Church where love leads. giveoutday.org/organization/O…

Rev. Derek Terry shares a painful moment on the eve of his birthday at World Pride. It’s a powerful reminder of why intersectional, affirming ministry matters. Watch the video and give if you can: giveoutday.org/organization/O… #GiveOUTDay #ONAChurch

We've partnered w/ the Alzheimer’s Association to launch two new resources for ONA churches: a Purple Sunday Toolkit (drive.google.com/file/d/1y0hFUc…) + Clergy Guide (here: drive.google.com/file/d/1i3kNBn…) Plan a Purple Sunday to show up for LGBTQ+ caregivers #PurpleSunday #ONAChurch #ENDALZ

The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s cruel ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth. We grieve. We rage. We resist. Trans youth are sacred. This fight is not over. Read our full statement: openandaffirming.org/trans-youth-ca… #TransRightsAreHumanRights #UCC #ONA #SacredResistance