Related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) interests and concerns
Join us as we explore the idea of “chosen family.” Members of the LGBT Community often find support outside biological relatives and create new families through adoption. We’ll hear from a few examples of same-gender parents with non-traditional families. Video Link
This year in Children and Youth Religious Education our theme is “Side with Love,” exploring what it means to ground our Unitarian Universalist identity in love and to put love into action through justice. DRE Erin Reid will discuss what is so special and distinctive about UU faith development–a space of both belonging and growth. … Continue reading “Side with Love” Erin Reid, Director of Religious Education
This Pride Sunday, we will be exploring the “T” in LGBT+ by sharing the Trans experience through the voices of those who have experienced transitioning first-hand. Join us in the journey of expanding our inclusiveness and confirming our identity as a Welcoming Congregation.
All these years later, and we are still acknowledging National Coming Out Day… but why? Equality on many fronts has been won, and the LGBTQI community is more visible than ever. But how far have we really come, and how far do we have yet to travel?
June is widely regarded as LGBTQ Pride Month. For many LGBTQ individuals, the notion of pride is wrapped-up in personal identity, a search for community, acceptance of self, and acceptance from loved ones. UUCH prides itself on being a welcoming congregation and was one of the first UU churches to achieve such a designation over … Continue reading Pride: Past, Present, Future
October 11th is recognized as National Coming Out Day, a day founded in 1988 by Robert Eichsberg and Jean O’Leary marking the anniversary of the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. While much progress towards equality and recognition has been made since then, coming out for the LGBT community is not something … Continue reading Coming Out, Again
As we celebrate Pride month, it’s important to remember that Allies play a big role in the care and support of the LGBTQ community. Being an ally is more than just wearing your rainbow flag pin; it’s about being willing to stand up in the face of oppression and step back allowing those in the … Continue reading Allies Among Us
We, as Unitarian Universalists, affirm and promote seven principles, including the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equity and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregation. It is easy to agree to affirm and promote these principles. After all, they just make good … Continue reading The Seven UU Principles: More Than Pretty Words
