DignityUSA’s board of directors has been hard at work, developing a two-year strategic plan to guide DignityUSA through the end of 2019. Information about the plan—which will launch intensive planning process based on feedback gathered through Jubilee consultations and the 2019 conference—will be published in coming weeks. This plan will propel DignityUSA into the future—into the year 2020 and beyond.

The board’s strategic plan identifies four priorities for DignityUSA:

1. Ensuring DignityUSA is a prophetic voice and a movement leader

2. Enhancing organizational engagement by members and allies

3. Guaranteeing DignityUSA is optimally resourced

4. Leveraging DignityUSA’s 50th Anniversary and discerning the path forward

Expect additional information on the strategic plan—as well as updates as this plan is implemented—via email and the DignityUSA website.

The board of directors is excited to be progressing through this next two-year period focused on important and mission-critical priorities that will take DignityUSA through our Jubilee period into an exciting post-anniversary future.

Are you a DignityUSA member who has passion about respecting and advocating for LGBTQI inclusion, a commitment to justice within the church and society? Dignity need folks with professional experience in areas like law, administration, public speaking, personnel issues. We also recognize that diverse cultural heritages, gender identities, ages, language groups, races, locations as well as sexual orientation need to be represented on our board of directors; DignityUSA leadership needs to reflect the entire rainbow of our Movement. People of color, female-identified folks, and young adults, and members of the trans* community, are particularly saught as board members.

Feel called to serve? Know someone who would make great addition to DignityUSA leadership? Visit https://www.dignityusa.org/serving-on-board for more information, and to download a nomination form. Nominations are open through April 15th.

Want to be sure you don't miss out on our next national conference? This one, marking 50 years of Dignity, is sure to be extraordinary! By preregistering now with a downpayment of $100, you guarantee yourself 10% off the regular registration fee.

ACT TODAY! This special promotional discount expires on 4/30/18.

Calling the next generation of DignityUSA! We want YOU to be a part of DignityUSA's Young Adult Caucus' (DYAC's) 2018 retreat in Denver, CO, July 13-15.

DYAC's retreat is a time for young adults, ages 18-35, to build and strengthen friendships, renew commitments to DignityUSA, and to grow personally. 

Registration to attend the retreat includes room and board. Participants are responsible for travel to the conference. Scholarships are available.

How has DignityUSA brought you new life? Transformed you?

DignityUSA will be celebrating  resurrection by participating in Give Out Day, a national day of giving for the LGBTQI community, on April 19th.

Give Out Day will feature members' stories of new life. Stay tuned to your email inbox, Facebook, and Twitter for personal testamonials, a special membership discount, and opportunties help DignityUSA bloom and grow!

DignityUSA was saddened to learn of the pasting of Nathan Melhorn, a long time member and supporter of Dignity, on March 15, 2018. Nate was a resident of Framingham, Massachusettes and a member of Dignity/Boston. Rest in peace, Nathan.

As we approach Holy Week and the Easter Triduum, the board and staff of DignityUSA is honoring you, our members and friends, in our thoughts, prayers, and righteous actions. We extend our wishes for a blessed Holy Week, and a very happy, life-giving Easter. May the peace of the risen Christ be with you, always.