We are a Welcoming Congregation, recognized by the Unitarian Universalist Association. This means we affirm and include people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer at every level of congregational life—in worship, in program, and in social occasions—welcoming them as whole people.
As a Welcoming Congregation we have pledged to:
- honor the lives of all people and equally affirm displays of caring and affection without regard for sexual orientation.
- celebrate diversity by using inclusive language and content in worship.
- incorporate an understanding of the experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer persons throughout all of our programs, including religious education.
- affirm and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues and history.
- affirm marriage equality and conduct same-sex weddings.
- advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, promoting justice, freedom, and equality in the larger society. We speak out when the rights and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are at stake.
We recognize that there’s always something more to learn, and remain open to deepening our understanding about the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.
Dear UU Community,
Life is filled with things to celebrate and grieve. We grieve with you over the uncertainty of Northland College’s future. We also thank you for such rich support of PFLAG over the years and invite you to celebrate our 15th anniversary on Thursday, April 18. Come to 522 Chapple Avenue in Ashland (first floor) at 5:30 p.m. to see our new office.
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center will provide refreshments and mental health awareness. Then, come to Ashland’s Bay Theatre for a 7 p.m. showing of the movie Prayers for Bobby. This movie was featured at PFLAG Washburn’s FIRST meeting in April 2009. The film features a mother who first prayed that her son, Bobby, would be “healed,” then anguished when he died by suicide. Mary (played by Sigourney Weaver) became a crusader for LGBTQ+ people. Due to an anonymous gift, admission is FREE. Because of a generous grant from Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center, FREE copies of The Little Book of Love from the Chequamegon Bay and The Divine Spark, Second Edition will be given away. Call 715-209-1100 or go to www.pflagwashburn.org for more information.