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Unitarian Society of Hartford Interweave Look for us at Connecticut Pride! anually. Mission To honor the inherent worth and dignity of people of all sexual orientations within our congregation and in the larger community. To bring what the Unitarian Society of Hartford has created into our community while continuing to nourish our congregation's diversity. What's up with Interweave? Having accomplished the Welcoming Congregation Designation, and putting up a new sign proclaiming it – we asked ourselves what was next? Our commitment to social justice is paramount at USH - and how could we contribute to that goal as a Welcoming Congregation? Our answer was to become an Interweave Continental Chapter, the first in Connecticut. Interweave has service at its core, and aims to make the religious alternative at the UUA known and accessible to the LGBTQI community. Interweave Continental values and affirms the lives and experiences of Queer people of faith of all ages, races, ethnicities, income levels, and abilities. It strives to connect and nurture all Queer individuals, communities, groups, and their allies. What does Interweave have planned? The Unitarian Society of Hartford is planning several events this year in keeping with the mission/vision of Interweave Continental. Spring and summer plans include: - June 5, 2010: Host a USH booth at CT Pride. Drop by Hartford's Bushnell Park and say hello to us between 12:00 Noon and 7:00 p.m. - June 6, 2010 - Interweave led worship service (no special collection). Links of Interest Unitarian Universalist Association Welcoming Congregation Webpage Interweave Continental - Unitarian Universalists for GLBT Concerns True Colors - Sexual Minority Youth and Family Services Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Human Rights Campaign Lambda Legal Servicemembers Legal Defense Network) Page Credits Rainbow Welcoming Chalice: http://www.uua.org Rainbow Line: http://www.angelfire.com/ga/pridepals/

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