Browse kids books that celebrate diversity and inclusion
Kids storytime
Browse allyship guides from PFLAG
Kids rainbow crafts
Sit for quick face paint art
Grab a book mark or back pack tag
Elgin Pride Parade & Festival - June 7, 2025
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Come and see us at Booth 27-28-29
Browse kids books that celebrate diversity and inclusion
Kids storytime
Browse allyship guides from PFLAG
Kids rainbow crafts
Sit for quick face paint art
Grab a book mark or back pack tag
Elgin Pride Parade & Festival - June 7, 2025
Resources for the Ongoing Work
Our ONA Statement reads, in part, "We strive to demonstrate in all ways that no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. We commit to the ongoing work of an Open and Affirming congregation..."
Guide to Being a Straight Ally - A free publication by PFLAG
Guide to Being an Ally to Trans and Nonbinary People - A free publication by PFLAG
List of Children's Books Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion
Love is Louder Than Hate is a national initiative of the United Church of Christ
Open & Affirming (ONA) Statement
I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. - John 13:34
"We the members of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ value and welcome a diverse congregation. We believe all persons are created in God’s image and are loved, valued and blessed equally by God. We celebrate everyone including people of all ages, races, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities and expressions, family configuration, economic circumstances, physical, cognitive or emotional abilities, education, or spiritual and religious traditions. We hereby declare ourselves an Open and Affirming Christian community, that all persons are invited to fully share and participate in leadership, ministry, fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities, blessings and joys of our church family."
We strive to demonstrate in all ways that “no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” We commit to the ongoing work of an Open and Affirming congregation, trusting in God’s grace and guidance from the Holy Spirit to fulfill this affirmation.
We encourage each other to bring questions, experience joy, feel included, and be part of something greater than ourselves. Learn more about the United Church of Christ. (Adopted 2018)
Movie Fundraiser for Elgin Pride: ELGbtq+
Our last fundraiser took us over the rainbow.
Our next movie fundraiser will be this fall 2025. Stay tuned for details!