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otrachel79.bsky.social
Received this text from my pastor yesterday morning and felt seen. 💔🏳️‍🌈😭 #openandaffirming
November 8, 2024 at 2:59 AM
onaucc.bsky.social
🏳️‍⚧️ TODAY!!! Email Dr. Katrina directly for the zoom link. Katrina@openandaffirming.org #transdayofremembrance #TDOR #openandaffirming #translivesmatter
November 20, 2024 at 5:56 PM
revderekterry.bsky.social
A few weeks ago speaking at the National Trans Visibility March Empowerment Service at #worldpride in #DC #beard #belly #lgbtq #BlackQueer #queerartist #pridemonth #blackqueerartist #pride #AddBlackGaySky #blacksky #addblacksky #lgbt #church #openandaffirming
June 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
onaucc.bsky.social
Feel free to repost if your page is a safe place for our trans siblings! Together, let’s commit to making our communities truly affirming. 💕 #OpenAndAffirming #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransDayOfResilience #LGBTQIA #AffirmingSpaces #translivesmatter
November 25, 2024 at 2:04 AM
thesacredslope.bsky.social
In a time obsessed with gatekeeping faith, The Naked Pastor @nakedpastor.bsky.social David Hayward reminds us of this powerful parable.

#TheNakedPastor #Christianity #deconstruction #OpenAndAffirming #MentalHealth #SpiritualHealing #SpiritualAbuse #Christian
December 15, 2025 at 10:26 PM
onaucc.bsky.social
"Trans lives are holy, trans people belong, and their visibility is sacred." #transgender #trans #translivesmatter #tdov #openandaffirming #lgbtq #progressivechristianity
April 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
revderekterry.bsky.social
I be arting. Graphite, marker, watercolor, gouache, ink, and the like. It just depends. See more pieces on my page. #art #creative #artist #blackartist #queerartist #blackqueerartist #barbie #openandaffirming #civilrights #progressivechristian
November 18, 2024 at 12:35 AM
onaucc.bsky.social
We are called to project, affirm, & uplift.

Join us in committing to a world where #trans lives are valued, supported, and celebrated. Share this message, take action, and stand with us in love and solidarity.

#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransDayOfResilience #ONA #OpenAndAffirming #LGBTQJustice
November 20, 2024 at 10:02 PM
onaucc.bsky.social
Altadena Community Church, UCC, has tragically lost its building to the Eaton wildfire. For over 80 years, this #OpenAndAffirming church has been a beacon of justice and love. Support recovery efforts through the UCC: support.ucc.org/california-w... #WildfireRelief #UCC
January 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
revderekterry.bsky.social
“Silence is not safety, neutrality is not love, and the church must not be a bystander.” Grateful to speak these words at #UCCSynod for 40 years of Open and Affirming ministry. Watch here: vimeo.com/1101670425?s... #LGBTQ #openandaffirming #addlgbtsky #addblackgaysky @unitedchurch.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
dannybradfield.bsky.social
First Christian Church was founded in 1837 by William T. Major. He chose to align the church with the young Campbellite (Disciples of Christ) movement because of his anti-slavery views. (1/2)

#bloomingtonil #bloomingtonillinois #openandaffirming 🏳️‍🌈
January 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
onaucc.bsky.social
@revderekterry.bsky.social is now the Acting Executive Director at the Open and Affirming Coalition. Read the full statement about the leadership transition at the coalition on FB/IG or at OpenandAffirming.com/News #LGBTQ #openandaffirming #progressivechurch #GodisLove #blackgaysky #gaysky #queer
April 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
thesacredslope.bsky.social
🎙️ Trailer - The Sacred Slope
A new podcast is here

For the ones who left
The ones who stayed
And the ones still searching

#TheSacredSlope #Christianity #Deconstruction #Exvangelical #openandaffirming

Listen on Apple Podcasts, watch on Spotify, YouTube, connect on IG, FB, BlueSky, Threads, TikTok
June 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
onaucc.bsky.social
Anti-LGBTQ+ policies are life-threatening, especially for those living at the intersections of race, poverty, and disability. Ona churches must be brave spaces where God’s love shines loudly in the face of hate.
openandaffirming.org/its-not-abou...

#ONA #Trans #transrights #OpenandAffirming
It’s Not About Bathrooms: Why ONA Churches Must Be Bold Advocates - UCC Open and Affirming Coalition
When a church adopts an ONA covenant, it’s more than a statement—it’s a promise to affirm, celebrate, and advocate for LGBTQ+ people in all their identities. It’s a call to be a brave space where peop...
openandaffirming.org
November 23, 2024 at 3:03 PM
onaucc.bsky.social
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Welcome Nelson Congregational Church in Nelson, NH, as ONA Church #1898! 🌈✨ With 250 years of faith and justice, they boldly embrace inclusion and love. Let’s celebrate this milestone in creating a more just world! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Learn more: openandaffirming.org/justice100/ #openandaffirming
December 31, 2024 at 2:58 AM
revbozek.bsky.social
To claim Jesus as a brother, is to see others as God sees them - precious and beloved! That includes your undocumented and transgender neighbor. #progressivechristianity #jesusmovement #progressivechristian #openandaffirming #undocumented #transgenderrights #belovedbyGod
January 29, 2025 at 12:25 AM
thesacredslope.bsky.social
NEW Episode Alert!

27. Mike Maeshiro (Ex-evangelical pastor) – God Made Me Gay: Healing from Spiritual Harm

#Christian #LGBTQ #OpenAndAffirming #Deconstruction #Exvangelical #ProgressiveChristianity
November 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
thesacredslope.bsky.social
“You can’t say you love God and then treat people like shit.”
Christi Bolaños

🎙️ Follow to be notified for this powerful Sacred Slope testimony — dropping this season.

#Christianity #deconstruction #OpenAndAffirming #TheSacredSlope #womeninministry #Exvangelical
June 14, 2025 at 3:08 AM
onaucc.bsky.social
🚨 Don’t miss this! 🚨 Get 20% OFF the first 10 tickets to our webinar: Building an Affirming Church (formerly ONA 101) 🗓️ May 21 | 7–8:30 PM ET 🎟️ Use code ONA20 🔗 openandaffirming.org/events #ONAWebinar #ONA2000 #OpenAndAffirming #LGBTQChurch
April 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
tayevaughnw.bsky.social
#episcopal #pride #lgbt #openandaffirming #love #progressivechurch #progressiveclergy
June 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
revbozek.bsky.social
This is the day that the Lord has made - find a church that will nurture, and if needed, protect you! #SundayService #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #jesusmovement #praiseandworship #worship #pray #CommunionService #ucc #doc
January 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
thesacredslope.bsky.social
3/3: Why are so many Christians deconstructing?

Alexis Rice is reading from God After Deconstruction by
@trippfuller.bsky.social & Tom Oord

🎧 Full episode:
youtu.be/PH-R48JHHs8?...

📖 Book:
a.co/d/05QFlB8x

#Christianity #deconstruction #OpenAndAffirming #MentalHealth #reconstruction
March 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
thesacredslope.bsky.social
7. Cody Deese (Spiritual Collective Pastor) The Pastor This Moment Has Been Waiting For

Cody Deese @codydeese.bsky.social is a Pastor and Author

Watch/Listen to be challenged, to heal, to be heard

YouTube: youtu.be/RJ2vzkWPgzg?...

#Christianity #deconstruction #OpenAndAffirming #MentalHealth
February 6, 2026 at 4:54 AM
fccbakersfielducc.bsky.social
🌈 Pride Month reminds us that the church should never be a place of fear.
At FCC Bakersfield, we celebrate LGBTQIA+ people as beloved by God.
No exceptions. No fine print.
Just love.
#PrideMonth #FaithInAction #OpenAndAffirming #LGBTQChurch #AllAreWelcome
June 3, 2025 at 3:11 AM
michaeldeemer.bsky.social
5. Grateful and proud that @ShakerPlymouth is #OpenAndAffirming and represents every year at #PrideInTheCLE.
November 17, 2024 at 12:37 AM