The rainbow flag celebrates the diversity and values of the LGBTQ community. It was designed by Gilbert Baker and debuted at San Francisco’s Gay Freedom Day Parade in June 1978. Over the years its popularity has spread, and now the rainbow flag is recognized worldwide as a symbol of the LGBT community.

2023年7月19日 · When a church puts out a rainbow flag, they are attempting to signal that they are allies to the LGBTQ community. But ally is a verb, friends. It’s not a passive piece of your identity; it’s something you must choose to live into, every day.

2017年7月24日 · The rainbow has a beautiful history in the evolution of our faith. It serves as a powerful symbol of God’s grace. You may recall that in Genesis, at the end of the story of the great flood, God had a change of heart and promised never to destroy life like that again.

2016年6月24日 · In the wake of the recent Orlando nightclub attack, many people, including Christians, have superimposed a rainbow flag over their social media profile pictures. In fact, this has become a common response to any perceived injustice against those who identify as LGBT.

2018年9月28日 · It seems that Catholic faithlessness is necessary for rainbow symbolism to thrive in Church environments. For some, this may be the answer to the “problem” of belonging to a Church that doesn’t seem to want to “change with the times.” Their hearts may be motivated by good intentions, but what are the fruits of this symbolism?

2022年6月8日 · You may have noticed the new rainbow flags up around the church building and wonder what they mean. Guided by our Mission and Outreach focus on Welcome, Inclusion, and Connection for 2022, Session voted unanimously at our last meeting to fly pride flags at the church signifying our true hospitality for the LGBTQIA+ community in all its ...

Buy a rainbow for your church! UCC Resources sells rainbow flags, banners and signs suitable for outdoor display. The Open and Affirming Coalition advocates for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in the United Church of Christ and beyond, and equips UCC congregations to become effective witnesses to Christ’s extravagant welcome.

The rainbow flag was initially created in 1978 by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker. Since then, it has spread around the world to be a reminder that nobody should experience discrimination for their gender or sexual orientation. Currently, there are a dozen variations of the original flag, in the attempt to include groups and movements.

The rainbow flag or gay pride flag is flown on occasions such as Gay Pride Month every June, and there are rainbow-themed symbols on display at our church at all times. Federated is an Open and Affirming Congregation (ONA) as defined by the UCC denomination, which means that LGBTQ persons are welcomed and nurtured here.

2000年6月25日 · There is a very large rainbow flag that is hanging on the wall at the Pride Community Center in Syracuse, NY where the Syracuse Extension of Ray Of Hope Church worships. It is the largest symbol in the room.