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United Church of Christ Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1997 (date of establishment)
  • Existence: 2015 (date of dissolution)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Open and Affirming Coalition United Church of Christ’s Collection, 1969-2015.

 Collection
Identifier: RG4924
Abstract

This organization, originally called The Gay Caucus when it was founded in 1972, was created to advocate for the inclusion of gays and lesbians into the life of the United Church of Christ. Types of material include council minutes; correspondence to and from leadership (national coordinator and some chapter representatives); events; subject files and resources; regional chapters; public relations; publications; and news articles related to Coalition interests.

Dates: 1969-2015
Found in: Congregational Library & Archives / Open and Affirming Coalition United Church of Christ’s Collection, 1969-2015.

Raymond H. Bradley, Jr.'s Collection on marriage equality in Rhode Island, 1977-2013.

 Collection
Identifier: MS5066
Abstract

Raymond Bradley advocated and working towards human rights campaigns: mental health, racial equality and civil rights for the LGBT community. Materials include educational and resource material; essays and statement papers; news clippings; letters to legislators; and documents created by the religious community.

Dates: 1977-2013
Found in: Congregational Library & Archives / Raymond H. Bradley, Jr.'s Collection on marriage equality in Rhode Island, 1977-2013.

Robert Wood papers, 1891-2018.

 Collection
Identifier: MS4704
Abstract Robert Wood (1923-2018) was ordained as a United Church of Christ minister and was a pioneer in the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) movement. Rev. Wood wrote a book, Christ and the Homosexual, which was published under his own name in 1960. This collection focuses on Rev. Wood's life as an advocate for LGBT rights, particularly regarding marriage equality and military service, while also including some his work as a United Church minister. Additionally, the collection includes...
Dates: 1891-2018
Found in: Congregational Library & Archives / Robert Wood papers, 1891-2018.

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