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Why Omaha Needs to Pass the Equality Ordinance

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Eric Elnes

Someone asked if I would post my address at the Equal Omaha Press Conference yesterday regarding why Omaha needs to pass Councilman Ben Gray’s proposed amendment to the non-discrimination ordinance to protect LGBT persons.  Here it is: I am the Senior Minister of Countryside Community Church, a congregation of the United Church of Christ on […]

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Human Rights Campaign Supports Heartland Proclamation

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Scott Jones

In their weekly message the Human Rights Campaign supported the Heartland Proclamation: Good afternoon.  Every day, I am deeply moved by the many diverse people across this country working for LGBT equality often with little fanfare or resources.  In Omaha, Nebraska, for instance, an extraordinary group of religious leaders are working to advance the Heartland […]

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Heartland Pride

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Scott Jones

Heartland Pride is today in Omaha and Council Bluffs.  Some of the churches whose clergy signed the statement will be present and the group Heartland Clergy for Inclusion will be represented in the parade. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and runs along tenth street from Farnam to Pacific.  And the festival this year will […]

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One Pastor Reflects

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Scott Jones

The following appeared in The Congregationalist, the church newsletter of the First Central Congregational United Church of Christ in Omaha, Nebraska for June 23, 2011.  It was written by the Rev. Dr. Scott Jones, the Senior Minister. On Wednesday, June 15 over three hundred people gathered at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, overlooking the fast-rising […]

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Omaha World Herald Publishes Response

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Eric Elnes

A response to an angry reader who objected to the Heartland Proclamation was published today in the Omaha World Herald’s Public Pulse section (4B).  Originally an Op Ed piece was submitted, but was rejected by the Editor on the grounds that he would be compelled to publish a rebuttal and did not want to start […]

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