Protests and Vigils to Take Place at Catholic Bishops’ Conference for the Fourth Year in a Row in Washington, DC, November 9-13, 2003 ***************************************************Soulforce Press Release: October 22, 2003For Immediate ReleaseContact: Laura Montgomery RuttCell 717-278-0592 email:Laura@soulforce.org**************************************************** (Washington, DC) – Soulforce leaders today publicly announced plans to protest and vigil November 9-13, 2003 outside of the […]
Archives for October 2003
Report on Soulforce Lynchburg Weekend, October 9-12, 2003
October 16, 2003 Lynchburg, Virginia, the home of conservative televangelist Jerry Falwell, is the hub of anti-gay misinformation and misguided teachings about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and families. On October 11, National Coming Out Day, Lynchburg was transformed into the home of the 2nd annual Soulforce Out and About Pride event, and the […]
Lynchburg News and Advance Article: "Gay Couples Receive Blessings"
By Shannon BrennanLynchburg News and AdvanceMonday, October 13, 2003 Under a brick arch across the street from Thomas Road Baptist Church, more than 30 couples and families received religious blessings Sunday morning. While a handful of protesters stood across the street, gay and lesbian couples and their families were told God loves them despite the […]
Lynchburg News and Advance Article: "Marriage, Civil Unions Different, Advocates Say"
First Christian forum addresses the topicBy Shannon BrennanLynchburg News and AdvanceSunday, October 12, 2003 Jimmy Creech and his wife got married in a small claims courtroom in Wake County, N.C. Several days later, they had a United Methodist celebration in their backyard. "I’ve always believed that church and state should be separate," Creech told a […]
Lynchburg News and Advance Article: "Gay Activists, Their Foes Take up Usual Positions"
Both sides push viewpoints at rally in Lynchburg parkBy Darrell LaurantLynchburg News and AdvanceSunday, October 12, 2003 The Rev. Mel White climbed the stone steps of the bandstand at Riverside Park Saturday afternoon and looked up the hill to where the Rev. Richard Knodel was standing with his bullhorn. "Hi, Mr. Knodel," White said. "Hi, […]
Soulforce Claims Proclamation by Bush is Anti-American and Anti-Family
Makes Commitment to Educate People of Faith to Support Equal Marriage Rights, beginning Oct. 11, 2003 in Lynchburg, VA ***************************************************Soulforce Press Release: October 6, 2003For Immediate ReleaseContact: Laura Montgomery RuttCell 717-278-0592 email:Laura@soulforce.org**************************************************** (Lynchburg, VA) – Soulforce leaders today expressed shock and dismay at President Bush’s Proclamation declaring Oct 12-18 Marriage Protection Week. Leaders pledged to […]