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Coming to Grand Rapids? Connect with the Coalition!

Growing BOLD banquet (Wednesday)

United Church of Christ President and minister, Rev. John Thomas will reflect upon what the ONA movement means to the church on Wednesday June 24, 2009 at 6:00 pm. Tickets are still available. Please contact the office or use the online registration form at www.ucccoalition.org/programs/gathering/.

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"Is it well?" Worship (Thursday)

The UCC Coalition Growing BOLD choir will be performing on Thursday, June 25, 2009, in the Pantlind Ballroom of the Amway Grand Hotel.  The service begins at 7:30pm and is a collaboration with the Urban ministries and Disabilities ministries of the UCC.

We are seeking volunteers to help serve communion at that service. Orientation will be at 7:00pm. If you are interested, please contact Michelle Sims at 216-861-0779.

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UCC Coalition luncheon (Friday)

The UCC Coalition luncheon at General Synod will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009, at the Convention Center. If you have not reserved your tickets yet, please call the UCC Coalition office.  Tickets *may* be available at the door.

Urvashi Vaid, former Executive Director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Executive Director of the Arcus Foundation, community organizer and attorney will join us, speaking with us on the topic of how The UCC Coalition's Open and Affirming work relates to the national LGBT movement.

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Coalition Workshops at Synod (Saturday)

Saturday, 10:30 am–12:00 noon

  • The T in LGBT
  • Open and Affirming - Why and How
  • The Agapė Christian Reconciliation Conversation

Saturday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

  • Ho-Ho-Homophobia-No Laughing Matter
  • We're Open and Affirming - Now What?

Saturday, 3:30 pm–5:00 pm

  • How to be a Straight Ally

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Coalition Booth in Synod Vending Area

If you will be joining us at Synod, please stop by the UCC Coalition booth in the display  area—and consider volunteering at the booth.

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Volunteer for the Coalition in Grand Rapids

We are in need of a variety of volunteers to help out during Synod, at the UCC Coalition booth, as an usher at events, taking pictures or video.  Please contact the office if you are willing to help out while you are in Grand Rapids!

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More Questions or Concerns?

We will be checking email and voicemail from Grand Rapids.  Please call or email the Coalition office with questions and concerns, as needed at 800-653-0799 or office@ucccoalition.org.

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