Recommends openness to the nomination and election of lesbian and gay laypersons and clergy to church and ministry committees. Report of the Task Force for the Study of Human Sexuality 1983 Receives the report of the Task Force for the Study of Human Sexuality. Urges the support of educational programs teach about human sexuality and to end sexual violence. Encourages congregations to adopt a policy of non-discrimination against lesbian, gay and bisexual people, and to adopt a Covenant of Openness and Affirmation of persons of lesbian, gay and bisexual orientation. Resolution on Pornography 1987 Articulates the General Synod's abhorrence of pornography.
Urges ministry to victimizers and victims of violence, pornography and sexual abuse.
The Right to Privacy 1987 Affirms the right to privacy for all adults in their private, consensual and sexual relationships, free from government intrusion. Urges work for legislation that guarantees the civil liberties of all without regard to sexual orientation. Urges the UCC to provide educational resource to help reduce unplanned pregnancies and to encourage responsible sexual behavior. Calls upon the United Church of Christ, its member congregations, and other UCC institutions to undertake educational programs on the issue of Christian ethics dealing with sexual harassment and abuse within pastoral, professional and personal relationships in the church. General Synod reaffirms the United Church of Christ's support for a woman's right to choose a safe, legal abortion 1989 Deploring Violence Against Lesbian and Gay People 1989 Calls for education and legislation to end violence against lesbian and gay people, as well as other oppressed groups.