Welcoming Congregation Committee

Reaffirming our Commitment

Almost thirty years ago, in order to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, genderqueer, and non-binary people felt fully welcomed, centered, and embraced in our congregation, UUSE sought and received Welcoming Congregation certification from the UUA. The road to earning certification required a significant amount of intentional work and education, and we were very proud of our Welcoming Congregation status. Times have changed, and the UUA has offered the opportunity for us to reaffirm our commitment to be a Welcoming Congregation.

How Will We Achieve This?

Our congregation will have measurable achievements, including offering Welcoming Worship Services, that uplift the themes of LGBTQ+ / TGQNB welcome and inclusion, celebrating Welcoming Days of Observance, the Welcoming Days of Observance included on the Welcoming Congregations Calendar, offering Welcoming Religious Education that educates about the issues and needs of the LGBTQ+ / TGQNB community, and supporting a Welcoming Project by donating to an organization that uplifts the dignity of LGBTQ+ / TGQNB communities.

Watch for upcoming events in support of this important work! For more information, contact Desiree Holian-Borgnis at uuseoffice@uuse.org.

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