UCC Coalition :: Newsbits Archive

Register Now for National Gathering 2011

Coalition calls for prayers Sunday, urges letters

A Chance to Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Administration Orders End to Discrimination in Hospitals Against LGBT Partners

Ripples - November 2010

UCC Coalition Calls for Action Wednesday against Anti-LGBT Bullying

Ripples - October 2010

Called to Serve in Leadership?

UCC Coalition Names Andy Lang Interim Executive Director

Update from the Board of Directors

Ripples: August 2010 (National Gathering debrief)

National Gathering 2010: Leaving San Diego

National Gathering 2010 (Day 2 and 3 in San Diego)

National Gathering 2010 is Underway!

The Coalition's New Strategic Plan

National Gathering in Just Two Weeks

Ripples - June 2010

June 14 Deadline for National Gathering 2010

June 1, 2010 deadline for Executive Director Applications

Spread the word!

Ripples - April 2010 (second round)

Religious Institute Launches Online Symposium for Religious Educators to Discuss Sexuality

Transgender Photo Essay on CNN.com

Unanimous Support for ELCA Policy Changes

More Light Presbyterian Church Burns in Houston, TX

UCC leaders applaud presidential order on patient visitation

"Language of God" Spiral Campaign garners dramatic response

Share the Good News--Spiraling with the UCC

New Executive Director Job Description for the Coalition

Ripples - April 2010

May deadline for Maranatha LGBQ youth college scholarship

Outpouring for Slain Marine's Father, Who Must Pay Westboro Baptist Church

Retired Presbyterian Minister Faces New Charges for Conducting Legal Weddings

Ripples - Lent 2010

ELCA Bishops Says ELM Pastors Can Be Received Onto Roster

Day of Silence coming April 16, 2010

Episcopalians Confirm Second Gay Bishop

Lt. Dan Choi and the 12 others arrested at Don't Ask, Don't Tell protest

Out in the Silence Campaign Materials now available

The Church Has AIDS: Essays on Sexuality, Sexual Orientation, Taboos, and the Black Church

Gay Pioneer, Robert Carter, Passes Away

First Gay Marriages in Washington DC

Half of Americans Live with Gay Recognition Laws

France Drops Transsexualism from List of Mental Disorders

Nominations for Youth Courage Awards due March 1, 2010

Register Now for National Gathering 2010

American Prayer Hour Provides Anti-dote to National Prayer Breakfast and Highlights Ugandan Terrors

Inlaws and Outlaws Viewed Nation-wide for Freedom to Marry Week

U.S. Tax Court holds that transition related medical costs are tax-deductible

Ripples - January 2010

Introducing Gwen Thomas

In The Life Profiles Progressive Religious Leaders

Reminder: Friday Deadline for Special Membership Meeting

Special New Year Announcements

Christmas Greetings

Ripples - December 2009

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

Ripples: November 2009

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

UCC and DOC Global Ministries Responds to Uganda's Bill on Sexual Discrimination

HIV Travel Ban lifted for infected visitors coming to the US

Matthew Shephard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes bill becomes federal law

GLBT History Month seeking nominations

Obama administration acts to assist LGBT elders and study housing discrimination

Ripples - October 2009

Groundbreaking study on LGBT Parents Released by APA

Coming Out in Middle School (NY Times)

Ripples - September 2009

Focus on the Family giving up its gay workshops, citing budget concerns

Congregation embraces transgender minister as his secret is revealed

Methodists Reject Partnered Lutheran Gay Clergy

Caster Semenya -- A Teachable Moment on Intersexuals

Gay, bi men 50 times more likely to have HIV: CDC reports hard data at HIV Prevention Conference

In three days, UCC's '100K for Health Care' garners 10,000 supporters

UCC launches 100,000 for Health Care

Ripples - August 2009 (second round)

ELCA removes ban on ministers in same-gender relationships

National Council of Churches (NCC) issues an urgent call for Healthcare Now

ELCA approves full communion status with UMC

UCC Coalition Nominations Are Open

Ripples - August 2009

British Quakers affirm Same-Sex Marriage

Ripples - July 2009

Integrity Celebrates Virtual Clean Sweep on GC2009 Legislative Agenda

Episcopal Church Goes on Record in Support of Transgender Civil Rights

United Church of Christ votes for gay-inclusive diversity education in public schools

The 27th General Synod of the United Church of Christ calls for comprehensive HIV prevention in church and community

UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns removes executive director

Announcement from the Board of Directors of the UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns (7/1/2009)

A Note from Ruth Garwood (6/30/2009)

Ripples - June 2009

Coming to Grand Rapids? Connect with the Coalition!

U.S. Conference of Mayors Passes Resolution Supporting the Freedom to Marry

Growing BOLD: Are You Ready Yet?

Ripples: California Decision and Looming Hotel Deadline for growing BOLD