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History Staff Board of Directors Donate Programs UCC Coalition News One Tribe, One Table schedule is now available One Tribe, One Table Registration is open! April 2008 Ripples Coalition signs Amicus Brief in Iowa same-sex marriage case Other Breaking News: New Release: (FREE) The Real Rules: Congregations and IRS Guidelines on Advocacy, Lobbying, and Elections, from the UUA New Release: Christianity And Homosexuality - Some Seventh-day Adventist Perspectives Unity Fellowship Church Movement Welcomes First Lesbian Bishops Presbyterian minister, Janie Spahr, cleared on charges on performing ceremonies affirming same-sex couples Join in Lobby Day for Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) The Lesbian Writers Fund of the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice offers $10,000 for poetry and fiction Archive of all Newsbits...	Mission The Coalition provides support and sanctuary to all our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender sisters and brothers, their families and friends; advocates for their full inclusion in church and society; and brings Christ's affirming message of love and justice for all people. The United Church of Christ Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns is officially recognized by the United Church of Christ as a related, self-created organization. The work of The Coalition is focused on three primary areas: Creating and supporting Open and Affirming (ONA) settings within the United Church of Christ Supporting youth and young adults and those who work with them Local organizingand outreach Vision • Develop a community organizing emphasis within The Coalition and among UCC groups and other external partners • Build and expand relationships for support, community, and action for the purpose of: “Goosing” and growing Open and Affirming settings Increasing Youth and Young Adult ministry Strengthening local networks to work on local issues Building coalitions with ecumenical, interfaith, and secular partners This Coalition ministry is rooted in our particular place as Christians working for peace and justice, inspired by the Good News of God’s extravagant welcome. More about The Coalition History Staff Board of Directors Donate Programs		Get Involved! There are many ways to contribute to the growing work of The Coalition: • Contact the national office • Donate your time, talent or treasure • Become an ONA Consultant • Attend a local training or event • Serve on the National Gathering planning committee • Lead a workshop • Serve as a youth chaperone or chaplain • Join a the ONA Advisory Committee, the YYA Advisory Committee, the Financial Stewardship Committee or others • Tell others about The Coalition • Ask your church to include The Coalition in your annual budget • Staff a table at a Pride event or annual Conference meeting • What’s your idea? Members • Allies • ONA Settings (congregations, Conferences, Associations, seminaries, ONA-spirited youth, historically related colleges, campus ministries, etc.) • Individuals (clergy, lay, parents, friends, etc.) • Donors ASIST, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, will be offered by The Coalition's Youth and Young Adult Program. June 23–25, 2008, at First Community UCC in Dallas, TX, before the National Gathering 2008, and July 21–23, 2008, at Church of the Savior UCC in Knoxville, TN, before the UCC National Youth Event
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