Harmony (organization)

Harmony (formerly GALA (Gay and Lesbian Acceptance)) is a non-profit organization for LGBTQ people who are connected with the Community 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.

[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.