How to be listed as ONA

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• Back to ONA Program Basics What is The Coalition? What do we do? (Vision/Mission) Who are the staff and Council? Open and Affirming (ONA) Youth and Young Adults (YYA) Resources and materials Happenings Newsletters and other news Events (ours and others') Participation How to get involved (PDF) How to donate Connections Find an ONA church/setting Additional contacts/directory Network with other members Web links ONA Program Open and Affirming: The Basics Background 1985 General Synod "Open and Affirming" Resolution Text Shaping your ONA Process Word doc #1 Question: Why is this necessary? How to be Listed as ONA ONA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Guidelines for "Open and Affirming" Statements Sample ONA Statements Blessings of Being an ONA Congregation ONA Supporters Share Thoughts Resources you can order ONA Sunday (January each year) ONA-Spirited Youth The ON A Communique Newsletter ONA consultants listing The Coalition Directory Quick online reference list of ONA settings Links to ONA congregations that have websites Programs of The Coalition Discussion boards Local chapters Marriage equality work National Gathering Open and Affirming Community organizing Youth and Young Adults Donate NOW!	ONA Sunday Ideas and Resources Each year, the fourth Sunday in January is designated as "International Welcoming Church Sunday". This is a time when congregations in many different denominations all celebrate our commitment to diversity – and in particular to affirming God's love for persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We encourage you to find ways to celebrate ONA Sunday in all areas of your congregation's life. Include a special bulletin insert. Use scripture, prayer, music, dance, and liturgy to highlight your commitment. Discuss your ONA commitment during a sermon. Re-affirming your church's historic ONA statement by reading it in unison during worship. Take up a special mission offering to support the UCC Coalition. Write a letter for your church newsletter. UCC Coalition Resources Two hymns by Brian Wren that were commissioned for The Coalition are available in PDF format for use by any ONA congregation. Come Let Us Welcome (PDF) Great Love (PDF) Written by David Lohman, this hymn was dedicated to Rev. Ann B. Day and Donna Enberg in honor and and celebration for leadership with and through the Coalition's ONA program. It is available in three versions (congregational, piano score, and choral). For All the Children (congregational) For All the Children (piano score) For All the Children (choral) More Ecumenical Resources for 2008 Welcoming Sunday Resources from the Institute for Welcoming Resources Resources from Lutherans Concerned/NA Resources from the Reconciling Ministries Network For further assistance with your ONA programming, please contact the ONA Coordinator: ONACoord@UCCcoalition.org or 216-861-0779.
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