Welcoming
Congregation Committee: Introduction The
Welcoming Congregation Committee (WCC) is committed to maintaining First Parish
Brewster's unique status as the first church in the Unitarian Universalist denomination
to be officially recognized as a congregation intentionally welcoming lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people. The
WCC works not only to affirm, but celebrate LGBT life and to achieve full human
and civil rights for all persons regardless or their sexual or gender orientation
or expression. Educational programs, political and social activism, fund raising,
outreach and social events are but a few of the ways WCC helps achieve these goals.
Whether gay
or straight, bisexual or transgender, the committee encourages you to contribute
your passion, ideas and talents by joining us every
2nd Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM in FPB/ The Barn. Room 1 (Straight
allies are very much welcomed to participate on our committee.) For
more information, leave your name and phone number at the church office, 508-896-5577,
and we will get back to you. Transgender/Transsexual
Discussion and Support Group Meetings The
Transgender/Transsexual Discussion and Support Group meets every 2nd Wednesday
evening from 7-9 PM in Winslow House. TG/TS,
their friends, families, ALL ALLIES, are welcome! In
April, August, and November, there are special "family nights" with a special
potluck supper from 6 to 7 PM prior to the meeting. Contact: Jackie
Corso, MS, PD facilitator 508-362-4435 |  | "Freedom
for all! Rights for all!"
Indeed that has
been our motto, for 33 years. The Unitarian Universalist Association has had a
long standing and deeply held commitment to support full equality for bisexual,
gay, lesbian and transgender people. | In
1996, we turned our attention to support for the legalization of same sex marriage.
About a third of the marriages I perform are for gays and lesbians. It is heartbreaking
that we as a country, one that stands for equal protection under the law, do not
offer these individuals the same protection for their love and commitment that
heterosexual couples so easily afford. It is with great enthusiasm, and overwhelming
support, that I affirm and advocate for any legislation that would provide equal
protection and benefits to gays and lesbians when they marry that is currently
only given to heterosexuals couples." Rev.
Kaaren Anderson, Co-Parish Minister, First Unitarian Church Rochester, NY | | | | |
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