Introducing Gwen Thomas

: Gwen Thomas

The UCC Coalition's board of directors is pleased to announce that Gwen Thomas has begun work as our new interim executive director. Meet Gwen Thomas.

Geoffrey Black To Speak at National Gathering 2010

: Rev. Geoffrey Black

UCC Coalition Board Moderator, Kathy Church, has confirmed that UCC President and General Minister Geoffrey Black will speak at the Coalition’s National Gathering to be held in San Diego, July 14–17, 2010. Kathy commented, “the Coalition is very proud of our relationship with the denomination and are pleased that Rev. Black has committed to be with us in San Diego to continue our collaboration on social justice ministry.”

Black’s confirmation is the kickoff to the Planning Committee’s efforts to develop an overall theme, determine workshop tracks and plan marketing efforts to get news about the content of Gathering out to the widest possible audience. The remainder of the fall will be devoted to those efforts.

New Release: About the UCC Coalition

With special thanks to producer, Adrienne Brockaway, for her creative efforts in developing this resource, we are delighted to announce the YouTube release of the UCC Coalition's new identity video. Please check it out, share it with friends, embed it in your website, and help us spread the good news of God's extravagant welcome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8NQGKDszq8

Special thanks to The Arcus Foundation, The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, and The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation for providing funds to expand our work.

Welcome to the website of the United Church of Christ (UCC) Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Concerns. We're glad for your interest in our ministries. We hope you find what you need here and contact us for further information.

A variety of useful resources (from buttons to videos to books!) are available to empower your education and advocacy. Please check out our resource page for details on available resources from The Coalition.

As we seek to enhance our internet communications efforts, we need your help! Please contact the National Office if you have experience in any of the following areas that you are willing to contribute:

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UCC Coalition News Ripples - January 2010 Introducing Gwen Thomas Reminder: Friday Deadline for Special Membership Meeting Special New Year Announcements Other Breaking News: In The Life Profiles Progressive Religious Leaders Washington D.C. City Council Votes for Same-Sex Marriage Catholics Respond to Vatican Statement Opposing Criminalization of Homosexuality LGBT Americans Outraged at Delay in Basic Job Rights International AIDS Conference to return to the U.S. after more than 20 years Presbyterian Top Court Affirms Lisa Larges Right to Ordination The LGBT Religious History Award Deadline for Submissions December 1, 2009 NYC Faith-based Community Health Grant Deadline is November 9, 2009 Archive of all Newsbits...	Introducing Gwen Thomas Gwen Thomas The UCC Coalition's board of directors is pleased to announce that Gwen Thomas has begun work as our new interim executive director. Meet Gwen Thomas. Geoffrey Black To Speak at National Gathering 2010 Rev. Geoffrey Black UCC Coalition Board Moderator, Kathy Church, has confirmed that UCC President and General Minister Geoffrey Black will speak at the Coalition’s National Gathering to be held in San Diego, July 14–17, 2010. Kathy commented, “the Coalition is very proud of our relationship with the denomination and are pleased that Rev. Black has committed to be with us in San Diego to continue our collaboration on social justice ministry.” Black’s confirmation is the kickoff to the Planning Committee’s efforts to develop an overall theme, determine workshop tracks and plan marketing efforts to get news about the content of Gathering out to the widest possible audience. The remainder of the fall will be devoted to those efforts. New Release: About the UCC Coalition With special thanks to producer, Adrienne Brockaway, for her creative efforts in developing this resource, we are delighted to announce the YouTube release of the UCC Coalition's new identity video. Please check it out, share it with friends, embed it in your website, and help us spread the good news of God's extravagant welcome! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8NQGKDszq8 Special thanks to The Arcus Foundation, The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, and The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation for providing funds to expand our work.	Welcome to the website of the United Church of Christ (UCC) Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Concerns. We're glad for your interest in our ministries. We hope you find what you need here and contact us for further information. A variety of useful resources (from buttons to videos to books!) are available to empower your education and advocacy. Please check out our resource page for details on available resources from The Coalition. As we seek to enhance our internet communications efforts, we need your help! Please contact the National Office if you have experience in any of the following areas that you are willing to contribute: Writer/reporters Photography Videography Graphic Design Audio editing (e.g. MP3 production) Video editing (e.g. YouTube presentations) Social Networking websites
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Contact the web manager	The UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns 800-653-0799 or 216-861-0779 office@ucccoalition.org	Copyright 2008