“Taking Our Faith Seriously, Examining Our Faith” by Rev. Monica J. Cross
*contributed by Rev. Monica J. Cross, Pastor of First Christian Church of Oakland, CA Now faith is the assurance of things […]
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Membership + Belonging
During the month of March we’re focusing on membership + belonging: the families and communities to which we belong, finding
Supports for LGBTQ+ clergy
Help our ministry intern who is helping all of us. Alysha Laperche is collecting information from LGBTQ+ clergy in the
Building an Inclusive Church training March 21–Join us!
Join us Saturday, March 21, at SouthPointe Christian Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, for the Building an Inclusive Church training. Building
Glitter+Ash Wednesday
Many of us will bear the sign of the cross on February 26. Some of us will bear glitter +
Let us know if you’re interested in a ministry team
What gifts can you bring to the table to help widen the welcome at the table? Let us know of
“Imagining the Possibilities”: A Story of Welcome
*contributed by Alysha Laperche, AllianceQ Ministry Intern When I got to seminary, I was burnt out on church. Prior to
Welcome to Ministry Intern Alysha Laperche!
Alysha Laperche (they/them/theirs) Greetings, all! I am honored and excited to be serving with AllianceQ as an intern this semester
Open & Affirming Ministries and Regional O&A Teams
“You’re not alone… This ministry goes much beyond individual churches.” from a meeting with the Regional Open & Affirming Team
Another Road: Reflections from the EDM
“…[The magi] set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until
An Open Letter from Members of AllianceQ Council
January 2020 To members and friends of the Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance (AllianceQ), the wider Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and
A Place to Belong: Why I Work for Intersectional Justice by Rev. Luther Young
*contributed by Rev. Luther Young, Jr., M.Div. (he/him) Luther Young is a public theologian and social justice advocate who focuses