The Lesser of Two Evils!

Today is Election Day. That means today, Tuesday, November 5, is the last day to cast our votes for a host of political offices that have the power to determine the course of the future for our individual and communal lives. CRS encourages all who read this to make that choice.

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We Dissent

Our voices will resound stronger, louder, and unbroken in unison and Beloved Community. Our foreparents faced setbacks and obstacles. Still, they rose to the occasion for us and generations yet born. We will carry that spirited fire because it is perpetual and vibrantly inextinguishable through the persistence of our prayers, our protests, and our policies.

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Let’s Celebrate Juneteenth by Fighting for Black Liberation 

On this Juneteenth, let’s honor our history by continuing our ancestors’ fight for freedom. Read our statement as we celebrate and build political power to ensure that Black liberation is a reality.

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Purpose

This Memorial Day holiday, as CRS reflects on lives dedicated to service, moral courage, and the principles of justice, sacrifice, and human dignity, we do so against the backdrop of present-day wars, genocide, and a culture of violence that includes poverty and racism. We are beckoned to memorialize the peacekeepers of our past by being the change agents in this very hour of world suffering and unrest.

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LGBTQIA+ Rights Under Attack

On June 6, 2023, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a state of emergency for LGBTQIA+ people in the United States. Join us in our efforts to secure and protect human rights and build Beloved Community, a place of equality free of discrimination and hate.

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What Does ‘Pansexual’ Mean?

In a exclusive interview with People Magazine, Wayne Brady opened up about his sexuality, saying he is pansexual. Read this blog article to learn what pansexual means and about Brady’s road to self-discovery and acceptance.

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Bayard’s Brigade

Uncover Bayard Rustin's inspiring journey leading the 1964 March on Washington, and explore CRS's initiatives like the Bayard Rustin Fellowship and Bayard's Brigade, connecting inclusive congregations for LGBTQIA+ justice and equity.

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Pride & Poetry

CRS is celebrating Pride Month by hosting Pride & Poetry on June 30, a free open mic with two featured poets, Tarnynon Onumonu and Goddess Warrior the Poet. Learn more about the event and poets below.

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Trans 101

CRS is celebrating Pride Month by hosting Trans 101 on June 15, facilitated by Kayden Coleman. Learn more about this virtual event and Kayden Coleman here.

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CRS Pride Month 2023 and the Journey Towards Equality

CRS recognizes the importance of working in the LGBTQIA+ space and addressing issues of intersectionality. This recognition is part of a broader shift in the field of social justice, which has increasingly acknowledged the importance of considering multiple intersecting forms of identity and oppression.

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Equality Act

With the recent increase in anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation by states, we invite you to also join our call to the U.S. Congress to pass the Equality Act.

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2022 Annual Membership Assembly Discussion Guide

This year’s theme is Together, We Win! These questions can be used to guide conversation with your congregation after viewing the 2022 Annual Membership Assembly video. We would love to hear from you the thoughts and plans that came out of your discussion.

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Out and Faithful Press Release

The Illinois Conference UCC, Elmhurst University, and Community Renewal Society released a press release with details of their upcoming event Out and Faithful: A Multifaith Celebration of Queer Spirituality and a Call to Advocacy on October 11.

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