Conference Minister Corner | 3/25/25

Rev. Sara Marean | Associate Conference Minister

“The Thirty-Fourth General Synod of the United Church of Christ reaffirms and proclaims people of transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse experiences are beloved by God, with unique gifts and graces from the Divine for the life of the church and society, and are among the neighbors Jesus commands us to love and treat with worth and dignity.” 

-Resolution passed by the 34th General Synod, Indianapolis, IN, June 30-July 4, 2023.

Dear Friends,

Last Thursday, dozens of friends and colleagues stood together outside of the NH Statehouse to protest several different anti-Trans bills being considered by both the NH House and Senate. This is just one of the ways we are able to live into the UCC Resolution of Witness “ACTIVELY AFFIRMING THE HUMAN DIGNITY OF TRANSGENDER AND NONBINARY PERSONS” adopted in 2023.

In a nation becoming increasingly hostile to our Trans siblings, our care, concern and affirmation of their worth and dignity is more important now than ever.

Trans Day of Visibility is next Monday, March 31. Please take a moment to let your Trans friends, relatives and colleagues know that you see them, care for them, advocate for their safety and affirm who they are.