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News from the Gay, Lesbian, and Affirming Disciples Alliance

July/August 2005

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This Month's Crossbeams

Breathing Life: Open & Affirming Training Event

GLAD teams with Affirming Baptists, UCC Coalition, for Joint 2006 National Gathering

Discernment Ministry Team Prepares for General Assembly

Welcoming Programs Unite through The Institute for Welcoming Resources

An Open & Affirming Story from First Christian Church, Lehigh Acres, FL

Pictures: GLAD Presence at gay pride in New York City

Other News

The Disciples General Assembly meeting in Portland OR will consider Resolution 0514: Denouncing Hateful Speech and Action Aimed at Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Persons, and Renewing Our Commitment to the Process Of DiscernmentRead the resolution here.

The General Synod of the United Church of Christ recently passed a resolution affirming same-gender marriage equality.  Read here where the UCC General Minister and President John Thomas publicly endorses the marriage equality resolution.  Read the resolution here.

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