News from AllianceQ: Crossbeams May 2023
Sometimes old news is good news! Check out previous editions of Crossbeams here.
See you at the potluck, seriously! Saint Andrew Christian Church in Dublin, OH, is Open + Affirming
contributed by Melissa Guthrie, Executive Director + Minister When Rev. Morgan Wickizer suggested that the church host a potluck to share more about being Open + Affirming and to raise funds for AllianceQ, I seriously wanted to plan a visit to Dublin, Ohio. I want to worship with the people of Saint Andrew — and … Continue reading See you at the potluck, seriously! Saint Andrew Christian Church in Dublin, OH, is Open + Affirming
“Hold on. Hold one another. Hold us.”: Reflections from the Executive Director + Minister
On my desk is a painting made by my mother-in-law. It’s a bicycle with a basket full of flowers on the front; a couple bees hovering near the blooms. It’s inscribed with a reference to James 1:2, “Today I choose joy.” “Siblings, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy…” Several folks around me … Continue reading “Hold on. Hold one another. Hold us.”: Reflections from the Executive Director + Minister
May 2023 O+A Anniversaries
We celebrate these ministries with a May anniversary of living out God’s loving welcome of all: First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)-Watsonville (CA) 5/1/2010 Monte Vista Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (Albuquerque, NM) 5/1/2014 First Christian Church, Falls Church (VA) 5/3/2017 First Christian Church of St. Paul (MN) 5/4/2015 First Christian Church Findlay Ohio 5/8/2017 … Continue reading May 2023 O+A Anniversaries
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) leaders and ministries issue Pastoral Letter Addressing Anti-LGBTQIA Legislation
Our leaders and general ministries are joining us in solidarity and calling for action. AllianceQ – the Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance is grateful for this Pastoral Letter Addressing the Unjust Rise of Anti-LGBTQIA Legislation in the United States. General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens, Rev. LaMarco Cable, President of Global Ministries (Disciples of Christ … Continue reading Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) leaders and ministries issue Pastoral Letter Addressing Anti-LGBTQIA Legislation