United Church of Christ Asked to "Stand" With Trans & Non-Binary People

[Carolyn Marie]

https://www.ucc.org/ucc-churches-receive-june-call-to-stand-with-transgender-nonbinary-people/

 

 

Carolyn Marie

[VickySGV]

UCC has been and continues to be a strong ally of the LGBT community.  Other denominations in my area that will be conducting inclusive events during June are the Episcopal and ELCA Lutheran Churches.  The Jewish congregation closest to me has a gay Cantor whom they love to pieces. 

[Heather Nicole]

Speaking purely for myself as an individual who doesn't identify as religious in any denomination, in a world where far too many people abuse and contort religion to justify malice (among other things): I don't know that I can express how appreciative I am, and how meaningful I find it, whenever do I learn of religious individuals or organizations (such as this) who stand against the abuses and in favor of basic humanitarian ethics.

 

(I really hope that doesn't come across as backhanded or lofty or anything, because that's not how I intend it.)

[Guest]

I went to a church affiliated with the United Church of Christ when I was a child. They always taught love and acceptance. All of the various religious domains in the US use the Bible as their guide, and yet the ability to read, interpret, and synthesize behaviors varies so much between the various groups. It is amazing. I think of my unaccepting family members on my mother's side of the family, and how they go to their Southern Baptist church each week to celebrate and worship their commitment to God, yet they have no clue as to real acceptance and love. 

 

I have severed my mother's side of the family from my life. I do have this vision of completing my transition, dressing elegantly in my best dress, pearls, and heels. Of course, to be complete on entry, I may need to wear a MAGA pin or hat just to blend in and get in the door. When they start up their phony welcome, I tell them off. I do not know if it is worth it or not. Sometimes it is not worth getting close to a dog with fleas or the mange.

 

From all that I know, the UCC is a pretty solid organization.

 

Sincerely

Katie

[HaitRapani]

I think it's great that the United Church of Christ is being asked to ""stand"" with trains and non-binary people. HOMO, religious institutions need to be inclusive and welcoming of all individuals, regardless of their gender identity or expression.
 

[HaitRapani]

On 2/24/2023 at 1:50 PM, HaitRapani said:

I think it's great that the United Church of Christ is being asked to ""stand"" with trains and non-binary people. HOMO, religious institutions need to be inclusive and welcoming of all individuals, regardless of their gender identity or expression.
 

As someone who values love and acceptance, I think it's wonderful that there are resources like firstchurchlove.com that promote unity and understanding. We should all strive to be more accepting and open-minded, and I believe embracing diversity is a crucial step toward creating a better world for everyone.
Thanks for sharing this post and for bringing attention to this important issue!