The UUA’s Welcoming Congregation Program was launched in 1990 to help congregations educate themselves about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) issues. These congregations promote acceptance, inclusion, understanding, and equity for LGBTQ people and families within their congregation, the denomination,
PNWD Front Page Features Trans Awareness
PNWD has updated its front page to feature an article on Transgender Awareness, written by the Rev. Lois Van Leer. Rev. Van Leer is minister of the Woodinville UU Church (WA), which will co-sponsor a workshop on November 9, “Beyond
Beyond Awareness: Transitioning Communities, Gender Justice and Our Trans Neighbors
BEYOND AWARENESS: Transitioning Communities, Gender Justice and Out Trans Neighbors Saturday, November 9, 2013 9 am – 3 pm Co-hosted by Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church & Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church 315 3rd Ave. S., Kirkland, WA 98033 Beyond Awareness promises
“Standing on the Side of Love” Banner Available for Gay Pride Event
Would you like to borrow the district’s Standing on the Side of Love banner during a Gay Pride celebration – maybe for a parade or building display? Contact the district office right away if you need it for a June Gay
WEBINAR: “Queer and Transgender Youth Ministry” Tuesday, December 18, 7 – 8:15 PM
As bullying, homelessness, and suicide rates for transgender, queer, gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth skyrocket, support from liberal religious communities can be the difference between life and death. This webinar will bring together a panel of leaders from UU congregations
Wedding Bells Ringing in WA
With the passing of Washington’s Referendum 74, many congregations are offering special services for same-sex couples looking for a wedding venue. Northlake UU Church in Kirkland has reduced the cost at their church to a simple $25 registration fee; and
Two Webinars for ‘Continuing the Welcoming Congregation Journey’
Tuesday, Nov 27: Transgender Identity and Inclusion This interactive, informative webinar will offer a crash course in transgender identity and provide practical and concrete ways that you and your congregation can be more mindful and supportive of people of all identities
Voting on the Side of Love
The latest count indicates that Referendum 74, to defend the freedom to marry, has been approved by Washington voters! UUA President, the Rev. Peter Morales, issued a statement saying this referendum, along with decisions in Maine, Maryland and Minnesota, “…clearly indicate
Saltwater UU Church: Same-Sex Marriage Is on the House!
In celebration of the passage of Referendum 74 in Washington State (which affirmed marriage equality), Saltwater UU Church (Des Moines, WA) and the Reverend James Kubal-Komoto invite any same-sex couple who would like to legally marry to be wed in
November PWR Webinars
Live webinars are a amazingly simple way to meet with other UUs across our Pacific Western Region in the spirit of learning. This month there are three webinars to choose from for you to participate in individually, or with a