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| Formation | 1982; 44 years ago (1982) |
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| Founder | Bob Swoffer |
| Merger of | GALA (Gay and Lesbian Acceptance) & Welcoming Community Network |
| Type | Non-profit |
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Area served | Global |
| Services | LGBT advocacy within theCommunity of Christ |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | GALA (Gay and Lesbian Acceptance) |
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Harmony (formerlyGALA (Gay and Lesbian Acceptance)) is anon-profit organization forLGBTQ people who are connected with theCommunity of Christ.[1]
GALA was founded by Bob Swoffer and Antonio Feliz, who had pinned his Park College business card on the public bulletin board of a Kansas City gay bar. Bob Swoffer was the first person to respond to Tony's Park College business card on that gay bar bulletin board in Kansas City, MO. Its first gathering was in 1982 at Park College in Antonio Feliz home.[2] Arthur Butler and Ginger Farley were founding members, and Allan Fiscus was the first president of GALA.[2] In 2019, GALA legally merged with the Welcoming Community Network, a non-profit organization serving Community of Christ congregations seeking to become welcoming and affirming, and took the name Harmony.[3]
Since the first gathering in 1982 as a chapter of Affirmation, in 1984 it was organized as G.A.L.A. and opened membership to non LGBT+ also, GALA, Gay and Lesbian Acceptance has been a monumental presence in the church.
GALA, Gay and Lesbian Acceptance announced today the organization's new name,Harmony, as well as a new mission statement and logo following an eight-month rebranding process.
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