News from AllianceQ: Crossbeams September 2023
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Request Ms. Penny Cost’s Art and Activism Sermon Manuscript
Isaac Simmons (they/them) writes, “It was an honor to preach at the banquet dinner of the Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance during the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Y’all are doing beautiful Kin-dom shaking ministry.” Isaac, Ms. Penny, THANK YOU for sharing your art with us and for inviting us to embrace and create art. From … Continue reading Request Ms. Penny Cost’s Art and Activism Sermon Manuscript
From our Moderator: Please review an important resolution about our Design
Greetings siblings! I pray that God’s peace is resting upon you today. It was an absolute pleasure seeing so many of you at our General Assembly a short while ago. For those who attended our events, stopped by our booth, purchased merchandise, or offered your prayers, we THANK YOU! We were excited to see our … Continue reading From our Moderator: Please review an important resolution about our Design
State of the Movement Address from General Assembly 2023
Presented at the Art and Activism Dinner Banquet on July 29, 2023, at General Assembly in Louisville, KY, our Executive Director + Minister speaks to the State of our Movement. It is good to be together. Turn to a neighbor and say, “You look good tonight.” Tell someone, “You are fearfully and wonderfully made.” Repeat … Continue reading State of the Movement Address from General Assembly 2023
2023 Award Recipients
Join us in celebrating our 2023 award recipients: Dan Adolphson, Laurie Pound-Feille, Heather Tolleson, Nathan Russell, Nadia Tavera, and Brandon Johnson. Traditionally presented at a General Assembly banquet, the Council may at any time grant recognitions to persons and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Alliance and its mission. During the 2023 banquet … Continue reading 2023 Award Recipients
Reflections from Rev. Ari Douglas, primary author of GA-2352, as Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) unanimously passes resolution to oppose anti-trans legislation
On August 1, 2023, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada unanimously passed resolution GA-2352 to oppose anti-trans legislation and affirm the dignity of transgender and gender-diverse people. Rev. Ari Douglas, the primary author of GA-2352, reflects on the assembly and shares a formal letter with us. Rev. Ari Douglas … Continue reading Reflections from Rev. Ari Douglas, primary author of GA-2352, as Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) unanimously passes resolution to oppose anti-trans legislation
God-Awful Truth and A Love Letter: Reflections from the EDM
I asked a soul friend, someone I’ve come to know and be known by through my work with AllianceQ, I asked her: “What is an appropriate way to say, ‘I’m sorry you haven’t heard from me promptly or possibly at all. I am struggling some days to get dressed and it’s hard to breathe.” “Say … Continue reading God-Awful Truth and A Love Letter: Reflections from the EDM
Election of Council Members and Proposed Amendment to Design
This year’s voting ballot has two elements: the election of Council members and the adoption of a resolution to amend the Design and Covenant of the Alliance. The organization’s bylaws stipulate that a Nominations Team will present candidates for members to elect as Council leaders. If a Council position is unfulfilled for its given term, … Continue reading Election of Council Members and Proposed Amendment to Design