Gay, Lesbian and Affirming Disciples Alliance, Inc.
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Gay, Lesbian and Affirming Disciples Alliance, Inc. |
Our Identity
The Gay, Lesbian and Affirming Disciples Alliance, Inc.,
is a presence working for the full dignity and integrity of
gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and affirming people
within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
GLAD Alliance welcomes all who make common cause with us
and conducts its activities through the congregations, regions, general church
and other manifestations of the (Christian Church) Disciples of Christ.
Our Vision
Called by God,
GLAD Alliance is a sacred community.
Led by the Spirit,
we are a prophetic voice
and a living resource,
present with our gifts to the world
Our Mission
The mission of GLAD Alliance is to be a safe and faithful place for the Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual,Transgender, and Affirming community.
Relying on Holy Spirit, we speak truth to power, advocating for inclusivity, diversity,
and justice in all manifestations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Committed to transformation, we offer ourselves through education, witness, and
strategic action as a visible presence in solidarity with those marginalized within the
Church.
We stand boldly within the Church to proclaim and embody the gracious call to ministry
for the whole people of God.
Get the latest in GLAD News: see the Crossbeams on the Web
New Resources for Open & Affirming Churches and Supporters
Open & Affirming E-Mail List
The Open & Affirming Ministry Team has set up an e-mail list server for Open & Affirming Churches, their members, as well as for those who wish to know more about Open & Affirming ministries or to help their own congregations more towards becoming Open & Affirming.
This e-mail list will allow you to communicate with the community simply by e-mailing to the list. You can receive e-mails as they are sent, or in "digest" form, which is a summary of the day's e-mails to the list.
Click here to sign up for the list.
If you have questions or problems signing up, e-mail us at glad@gladalliance.org.
Facebook Group
The Open & Affirming Ministry has also started a Facebook group. If you haven't been to Facebook yet, it's a social networking site that enables users to connect in all sorts of ways. If you have been to Facebook, you already know what we're talking about.
If you are already a member of Facebook, you can connect to the Open & Affirming Ministry Facebook group by clicking here.
If you are not a member of Facebook, you can check it out by clicking here.
| GLAD Alliance Inc. P.O. Box 44400 Indianapolis, IN 46244-0400 |
glad@gladalliance.org | You can contribute to GLAD via PayPal |