Learn About...
The UUA Office of Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Concerns and Interweave
OBGLTC
(We love those acronyms!)
The Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA's) Office of Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Concerns is an office guided by the vision that someday oppression against bisexual, gay, lesbian, and/or transgender people, whether it be overt or subtle, will be a thing of the past. A bit of history about the office—Unitarian Universalism has been on record as supporting the rights of bisexual, gay, and lesbian people since 1970. The Office was formed in 1973. Unitarian Universalists—we have advocated against sodomy laws and job and housing discrimination. We have advocated for ceremonies of union and same-gender marriage, the right to serve in the military, the right to lead congregations as ministers and religious professionals, and the right to be parents. We are now on record as supporting the rights of transgender people. The number of Welcoming Congregations is growing, having nearly doubled in the last eighteen months. There is still much homophobia and heterosexism. The work and the story are still in progress. Each of us has the opportunity to be a part of the work and the story.This office can help your Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregation become more welcoming to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) folks, and distributes a number of exciting resources such as a "Living the Welcoming Congregation" newsletter, a "Same-Sex Wedding Guide," and all sorts of articles, pamphlets, stickers, handouts, and more! Be sure to check out their website or email them at obgltc @ uua.org or call (617) 948-6475.
Interweave
Interweave is a membership organization affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association, dedicated to the spiritual, political, and social well-being of Unitarian Universalists who are confronting oppression as lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender or queer persons, and their heterosexual allies; and facilitates the celebration of the culture and lives of its members.Check out Interweave's website, where you can find the online newsletter "Interweave World," join and/or support Interweave, learn about Interweave's annual Convocation (held this year in Oakland, CA), or contact an Interweave Board member to find out about how you can get involved!
For more information contact youth @ uua.org.
Last updated on Saturday, April 19, 2008.
