Union Congregational Church is a LGBTQ+ Open And Affirming Church.

Rev. Katrina At Sunday Worship - June 25, 2023

"People of God, let us pray:

Good and gracious God,

God whose mercy is ever-expanding, and wider than we can imagine.

We pray, as this Pride month comes to a close,

giving thanks for all of the LGBTQ+ people who have, over the centuries,

helped us understand our vision and understanding of your love.

We give thanks for those who fought so that others would find a world more accepting –

those who have been loud and proud so that all could find belonging.

Help us to continually draw the circle wider, deepen our affirmation and

embody a more extravagant welcome for all."

 Union Congregational Church Members At Montclair Pride 2023

What does LGBTQ+ Open And Affirming Church mean?

We welcome God’s people and celebrate the many images of the Divine manifested in differing gender expressions, identities and sexual orientations.  Union Congregational Church has welcomed LGBTQ+ people into the full life and ministry of the church since 2001.

For more information:

Please check out this Letter From Rev. Katrina Forman About The Trans Day Of Affirmation Celebration March 16, 2023

Please check out our 2023 Pride Sunday #1 sermon from Rev. Andrea Vassel with this link

Please check out our 2023 Pride Sunday #2 sermon from Rev. Ron Verblaauw with this link

Please check out our 2022 Pride Sunday service with this link

Please check out Opening Remarks From Community Leaderes At The Trans Day Of Affirmation Celebration March 16, 2023

Please check out the United Church Of Christ's Open And Affirming LGBTQ Ministries by clicking this link

INTRODUCING PRIDE CHOIR:

Out Montclair and Union Cong Pride Choir have come together to launch an inclusive LGBTQ+ community choir. The purpose of Pride Choir is to provide a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to gather, be celebrated, and make music together. Instilled with a culture of diversity and inclusion, the Pride Choir will foster acceptance and entertain audiences with inspiring musical performances. There is no audition required for entrance into the ensemble.

About Out Montclair: Out Montclair is dedicated to fostering community and providing support and solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ population of Montclair, New Jersey. Out Montclair offers educational and charitable activities and events to promote inclusivity and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, non-binary and gender-fluid youth and adults. They are a safe space where the LGBTQIA+ community and allies can come together and celebrate who they are. All of Out Montclair’s programs and events are open to the public.

About Union Congregational Church: Seeing an opportunity to invite and lift up our neighbors in the LGBTQ+ community, and live into the church’s 2001 Open and Affirming Covenant welcoming all LGBTQ+ people in to the full life and ministry of our church, Union Congregational Church is overjoyed to partner with Out Montclair and launch Pride Choir in August. By hosting a LGBTQ+ non-religious community chorus, the church strives to celebrate and affirm the lives of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender individuals and foster greater celebration of and support for LGBTQ+ people in the wider community.

To sing in the Pride Choir, click here.