Open and Affirming in the UCC

Open and Affirming (ONA) is the United Church of Christ’s (UCC) designation for congregations, campus ministries, and other bodies in the UCC which make a public covenant of welcome into their full life and ministry to persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

• UCC ONA churches, organizations and other settings

Open and Affirming Resources

The Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ is an affiliated but independent organization providing significant resources and assistance for ONA processes across all settings of the UCC. Learn more.

• ONA Coalition Trainings and Webinars

UCC Resources also carries ONA and other LGBTQ+ resources, publications, and merchandise.

United Church of Christ Office for LGBT Ministries
Health and Wholeness Advocacy, Justice and Local Church Ministries
Email: lgbt@ucc.org
Phone: +1 216-736-3217
Websites:
LGBTQ+ Ministries
HIV & AIDS
Sexuality Education

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION:
UCC Open and Affirming Coalition

• Why Open and Affirming?
• A Quick Guide to the ONA Process

Rev. Dr. Katrina Roseboro-Marsh, Executive Director
Email: katrina@openandaffirming.org
Phone: (216) 736-3789