What is Open and Affirming (ONA)?
“Open and Affirming” (ONA) is a movement of more than 1,300 churches that welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members. More than 275,000 members of the United Church of Christ belong to ONA churches—and our movement is growing.
After a time of study, dialogue and prayer, churches adopt an ONA “covenant” committing their members to welcome LGBT seekers, support their relationships, and advocate for their basic rights. ONA churches take seriously the Bible’s admonition to “accept one another, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” (Romans 15:7, NIV)
To see the Winthrop Congregational Church's Open and Affirming Statement click on Open and Affirming Statement in Menu or click here: http://www.wccucc.org/open-and-affirming-statement.html
After a time of study, dialogue and prayer, churches adopt an ONA “covenant” committing their members to welcome LGBT seekers, support their relationships, and advocate for their basic rights. ONA churches take seriously the Bible’s admonition to “accept one another, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” (Romans 15:7, NIV)
To see the Winthrop Congregational Church's Open and Affirming Statement click on Open and Affirming Statement in Menu or click here: http://www.wccucc.org/open-and-affirming-statement.html
