Outreach to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community

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in 1998, Edgewood became an Open and Affirming church as expressed in our Open and Affirming covenant.  In response to this covenant, Edgewood members work on a number of projects aimed at welcoming the LBGT community to an open faith community.  Current activities include protesting discriminatory legislation, marching in the Michigan Pride Parade, participating in the MSU Welcome Fair, hosting a Family Pride picnic, engaging in political lobbying, working on Second Parent Adoption, and more. Edgewood's Open and Affirming Task Force meets regularly to implement these programs.

Open and Affirming Covenant Statement

Open and Affirming Task Force

In 2010-2011, the ONA Task Force 
  • hosted a blood drive calling for an end to the discrimination against donations by gay men
  • hosted a transgender panel and continued work on transgender issues
  • supported participation in the Michigan Pride March and Festival
  • done outreach to the LGBT community at MSU
  • worked on Edgewood's Family Pride Picnic
The task force meets four times each year. Next meeting is Thursday, October 13, 2011, 5:30 p.m.

Transgender Connections Group

We are hosting a group for transgender people to get together on a regular basis to connect with one another and strengthen ties within the Greater Lansing area.
Organizational meeting Sunday, September 4, 2011, 6:00 p.m.

Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil

Join us on the National Transgender Day of Remembrance for a vigil set aside to memorialize those who have been killed as a result of anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Through the vigil, we express love and respect while raising awareness of hate crimes against transgender people. In this service we not only mourn the victims of these crimes but also seek to empower our community to work against anti-transgender hatred and prejudice.
November, Date TBA

LGBT - A Potluck

Join us for some delicious food and warm company in the midst of a cold month. Our LGBT - A Potluck is a chance to have fun in a beautiful home with congenial people.
February or March 2012