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Building an Affirming Church ONA Webinar

April 19, 2025 in Conference News

In today’s social and political climate—when LGBTQ+ people are being targeted across the country—your church’s public commitment to welcome and justice is more important than ever. This webinar will walk you through the foundational steps to becoming an Open and Affirming (ONA) congregation, or help you reinvigorate your existing ONA commitment.

 The session will be co-led by Rev. Derek A. Terry, Acting Executive Director of the Open and Affirming Coalition, and Barb Biedenstein, ONA consultant in the St. Louis area and long-time leader in Gateway ONA. 

🎉 Special Offer:
The first 10 people to register using the code ONA20 will receive 20% off their registration!
 

Registration Fees: 

  • Individual: $30

  • Small churches (75 members or fewer): $50

  • Large churches (76 members or more): $70

  • (Scholarships available—just reach out!)

 A recording will be available for 45 days after the live event. 

📝 Click here to register! 

 Let’s continue building a church that affirms, advocates for, and celebrates everyone.

Tags: ONA, affirming church, Open and Affirming
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Southwest Conference United Church of Christ
PO Box 44968
Phoenix AZ 85064-4968

Location: 214 E Willetta St., Phoenix AZ 85004

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email: Conference Staff
phone: 602-468-3830

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