God's Extravagant Welcome

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The leadership of the Coalition is proud to be a part of a denomination with such bold outreach to the broader community about our progressive values. We encourage you to join in the UCC "spiral" campaign by posting UCC marketing materials through your website, social networking, and other places today!

Don't forget that there are lots of ways you can spread the Good News of God's love and the UCC's welcome!

• The 'Language of God' Spiral Campaign
• Tell the Story of the Coalition
• Share Ripples and Other News from the Coalition
• Invite a Friend to National Gathering 2010
• Become a Fan of the Coalition
• Take the Next Step and Continue the Story

Check out the new "Language of God" video on YouTube and then join the "coordinated, yet spontaneous launch." The response has already overwhelmed YouTube and garnered significant press coverage!

You can be a part of this virtual spiral dance.  Facebook it, blog it, tweet it, or email it.  You can even show it to people in person and start a conversation about how "God is Still Speaking" in each of your lives! Share it in whatever ways make sense for you personally, but don't forget to update your church communications as well.  The video is available on both YouTube and Vimeo.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZAQ2-hpQoo

Vimeo: http://www.vimeo.com/10977915

Initial report on the overwhelming response: www.ucc.org/news/viral-ucc-ad-launch-inundates.html

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Tell the story of the United Church of Christ Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns. The Coalition provides support and sanctuary to all our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender sisters and brothers and 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.

With help from Adrienne Brockaway's multimedia effort (available on YouTube), it's easy to tell this story—which also highlights the United Church of Christ's efforts to become more welcoming to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.

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

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Every month, we release news and developments from the UCC Coalition—and around the world through this email mailing list and our Ripples communications.  You can share that inspiration with others by encouraging them to join the Ripples mailing list for themselves. It's quick and easy.  Forward this email and tell them to visit www.ucccoalition.org/news/subscribe/.

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There is still plenty of time to register and make plans to join the UCC Coalition in San Diego, CA (July 14–17, 2010).  This is a great way for people to learn more about the national scope of the United Church of Christ beyond their local church. For more information, visit www.ucccoalition.org/programs/gathering/.

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Yes, we are on Facebook too! Join our group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6194389489&ref=ts and spread the word!

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Continue the story by taking the next step in living out God's extravagant welcome!  The Coalition has begun the process of making the welcome of transgender people mandatory for all congregations that are listed as Open and Affirming.

While new ONA congregations will be required to include a welcome to transgender people, beginning this summer, existing ONA congregations are also encouraged to take their welcome to the next level. Tell your own story of learning, stretching, and growing!

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