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ONA churches to double in 5 years

One Tribe, One Table Registration Packet

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Step Up for Kids Day (September 16, 2008)

Petition: Oppose DSM-V committee appointments

California court decision paves way for same-gender marriage equality

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

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Ecumenical ONA Trainings

The Coalition collaborates with other "welcoming church" programs to provide training opportunities around the nation. See http://www.welcomingresources.org/communityorg.htm for more information.

August 7–10, 2008, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Columbus, OH
August 21–24, 2008, at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI
September 4–7, 2008, in New Orleans, LA
September 19–21, 2008, at Wake Forest Divinity School, Winston-Salem, NC
September 19–21, 2008, Glendale, CA
September 22, 2008, Clergy Day* (Glendale, CA)
October 2008, Harrisonburg, VA
October 2008, Washington, D.C.
October 17–19, 2008, Bay Area, CA
October 22, 2008, Clergy Day* (Bay Area, CA)
October 24–26, 2008, Goshen, IN
November 7-9. 2008, Independence, MO
November 14–16, 2008, Washington, D.C.
December 5–7, 2008, San Antonio, TX
February 13–15, 2009, Atlanta, GA
February 12, 2009, Clergy Day* (Atlanta, GA)
March 13–15, 2009, or 20–22, 2009, Detroit or Ann Arbor, MI
*The clergy day sessions are a one-day overview of the larger sessions.

Many Stories, One Voice

Don't miss this great ecumenical leadership-development opportunity! Many Stories, One Voice has as its goal transformation—of individual lives, of our pro-LGBT movement, and of our culture. Come join us as we joyfully equip the saints for the Ministry of God’s Extravagant Welcome.

Who: This ecumenical gathering is convened by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's Institute for Welcoming Resources in partnership with The Coalition and numerous other ecumenical partners.
What: Bible study, worship and praise, relationship-building, skills-building, theological reflection, and strategic action.
Where: New Orleans, LA
When: September 4–7, 2008
How: Registration is $250 per person and rooms have been reserved at the New Orleans Marriott for $99 per night.

Tell me more! Please refer to www.ManyStoriesOneVoice.org.

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UCC events

The UCC's National Youth Event will be held July 24–28, 2008, at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. Held every four years, it provides an opportunity for over 3,000 youth (ages 13 to 18) to gather for worship, workshops, faith, fun, and fellowship. See also www.ucc.org/youth/.

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Other Events

The International AIDS Conference, which provides extensive opportunities for sharing and networking across all levels of care and response to the epidemic, will be held August 3-8, 2008, in Mexico City, Mexico. Held every two years, the conference typically draws more than 20,000 health workers, scientists, government representatives, journalists, activists, corporate leaders, people living with HIV and AIDS, and religious leaders and representatives. Increased faith-based participation was evident at the XVI International AIDS Conference in 2006 in Toronto, where an Ecumenical Media Team provided stories, photos, video and audio clips, as well as a daily bulletin on faith-based issues and events. The international event will be preceded by an Ecumenical PreConference, which is being coordinated by the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance (a global network of churches and church-related organizations campaigning on HIV and AIDS. The Rev. Michael Schuenemeyer, Executive for Health and Wholeness Advocacy for the United Church of Christ, will participate in both the PreConference and the IAC.

More on EAA: http://www.e-alliance.ch/
More on EAA PreConference: www.e-alliance.ch/iac_2008.jsp
More on IAC 2008: www.aids2008.org

Mark your calendars for the 2009 Creating Change Conference, which will be held January 28–February 1, 2009, in Denver, CO. The National Lesbian and Gay Task Force sponsors this annual event, which is always a really amazing opportunity for training and networking. Watch www.creatingchange.org for details.

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Kirkridge Events
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Holden Village Events
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Subscribe Ripples Archive Newsbits Archive Events Job Announcements UCC Coalition News ONA churches to double in 5 years One Tribe, One Table Registration Packet One Tribe, One Table coming soon! One Tribe, One Table schedule is now available Other Breaking News: Step Up for Kids Day (September 16, 2008) Petition: Oppose DSM-V committee appointments California court decision paves way for same-gender marriage equality 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 Archive of all Newsbits...	Ecumenical ONA Trainings UCC events Other Events More Events Ecumenical ONA Trainings The Coalition collaborates with other "welcoming church" programs to provide training opportunities around the nation. See http://www.welcomingresources.org/communityorg.htm for more information. August 7–10, 2008, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Columbus, OH August 21–24, 2008, at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI September 4–7, 2008, in New Orleans, LA September 19–21, 2008, at Wake Forest Divinity School, Winston-Salem, NC September 19–21, 2008, Glendale, CA September 22, 2008, Clergy Day* (Glendale, CA) October 2008, Harrisonburg, VA October 2008, Washington, D.C. October 17–19, 2008, Bay Area, CA October 22, 2008, Clergy Day* (Bay Area, CA) October 24–26, 2008, Goshen, IN November 7-9. 2008, Independence, MO November 14–16, 2008, Washington, D.C. December 5–7, 2008, San Antonio, TX February 13–15, 2009, Atlanta, GA February 12, 2009, Clergy Day* (Atlanta, GA) March 13–15, 2009, or 20–22, 2009, Detroit or Ann Arbor, MI The clergy day sessions are a one-day overview of the larger sessions. See also http://www.welcomingresources.org/trainings.htm. Many Stories, One Voice Don't miss this great ecumenical leadership-development opportunity! Many Stories, One Voice has as its goal transformation—of individual lives, of our pro-LGBT movement, and of our culture. Come join us as we joyfully equip the saints for the Ministry of God’s Extravagant Welcome. Who: This ecumenical gathering is convened by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's Institute for Welcoming Resources in partnership with The Coalition and numerous other ecumenical partners. What:* Bible study, worship and praise, relationship-building, skills-building, theological reflection, and strategic action. Where: New Orleans, LA When: September 4–7, 2008 How: Registration is $250 per person and rooms have been reserved at the New Orleans Marriott for $99 per night. Tell me more! Please refer to www.ManyStoriesOneVoice.org. To top UCC events The UCC's National Youth Event will be held July 24–28, 2008, at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. Held every four years, it provides an opportunity for over 3,000 youth (ages 13 to 18) to gather for worship, workshops, faith, fun, and fellowship. See also www.ucc.org/youth/. To top Other Events The International AIDS Conference, which provides extensive opportunities for sharing and networking across all levels of care and response to the epidemic, will be held August 3-8, 2008, in Mexico City, Mexico. Held every two years, the conference typically draws more than 20,000 health workers, scientists, government representatives, journalists, activists, corporate leaders, people living with HIV and AIDS, and religious leaders and representatives. Increased faith-based participation was evident at the XVI International AIDS Conference in 2006 in Toronto, where an Ecumenical Media Team provided stories, photos, video and audio clips, as well as a daily bulletin on faith-based issues and events. The international event will be preceded by an Ecumenical PreConference, which is being coordinated by the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance (a global network of churches and church-related organizations campaigning on HIV and AIDS. The Rev. Michael Schuenemeyer, Executive for Health and Wholeness Advocacy for the United Church of Christ, will participate in both the PreConference and the IAC. More on EAA: http://www.e-alliance.ch/ More on EAA PreConference: www.e-alliance.ch/iac_2008.jsp More on IAC 2008: www.aids2008.org Mark your calendars for the 2009 Creating Change Conference, which will be held January 28–February 1, 2009, in Denver, CO. The National Lesbian and Gay Task Force sponsors this annual event, which is always a really amazing opportunity for training and networking. Watch www.creatingchange.org for details. To top More Events Kirkridge Events You can preview and register for Kirkridge events by visiting their website, www.kirkridge.org. Leaven Center Events You can preview and register for Leaven Center events by visiting their website, www.leaven.org. Holden Village Events You can preview and register for Holden Village events by visiting their website, www.holdenvillage.org. To top	Ways to Support LGBTQQI Youth and Young Adults
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