Mission

The mission of The Rainbow Action Group is to: 

• provide a specific, visual, candid welcome to all those who come to First Church, especially LGBTs, their friends and supporters.

• continue to increase the inclusive posture of First Church throughout all its programs, committees, and affiliated organizations, so that LGBTs, as well as their friends and supporters, will continue to be safe and comfortable as members and participating friends of First Church.

• provide outreach to the community at large in the name of First Church (beyond the First Church campus and activities) by means of leadership, spokespersons, and presence.

Programs and Activities

Service
­Support for the annual Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner
­Support of Mama’s Kitchen through Thanksgiving pie sales

Education
­Last year, we presented the movie, “Milk”.
­This year, we co-presented (with Journey Toward Wholeness) a workshop on Transgender awareness.
­Each Sunday we have a Rainbow Action information table on the church patio.

Witness
­Annual participation in the Pride Parade and Festival.

Action
Support for Marriage Equality

Ways to Get Involved

• Use your skills to plan organize, or present GLBT educational events.
• Help advertise, sell, and distribute the Thanksgiving pies for Mama’s Kitchen.
• Volunteer one Sunday a month to staff the Rainbow Action information table on the patio.
• Help plan, organize, and decorate the Pride float, staff the Festival booth, and/or invite congregants in our church and others to join the parade.
• Join us in speaking out to continue our presence in our community.

Leadership

Chair, David Doan, 619-286-4888, Email John Keasler