Year-end giving helps Soulforce continue to fight Spiritual Violence and helps you save on taxes. The tax laws intentionally encourage charitable giving. Because of the income tax charitable deduction, individuals who make their gifts by December 31 and itemize can significantly reduce their income taxes for the year. Example: If you make a charitable gift […]
Archives for December 2007
Soulforce Responds to Discrimination at Southern Utah University
****************************************** SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: December 21, 2007 For Immediate Release Contact: Paige Schilt, Director of Public Relations and Media Cell: 512-659-1771 paige@soulforce.org ****************************************** (Minneapolis, MN) — Southern Utah University has denied a transgender student the right to apply for campus housing. Kourt Osborn, a former Soulforce Equality Rider, was informed last week that the University […]
Letter to Bishop T.D. Jakes
Letter to Bishop T.D. Jakes December 3, 2007 Bishop T.D. JakesThe Potter’s House 6777 West Kiest BoulevardDallas, Texas 75236 Dear Bishop Jakes and The Potter’s House, As a new year approaches, thousands of parents across America share an urgent desire for dialogue on the topic of homosexuality and Christianity. Because so many look to you […]
GLBT Catholics and Their Allies Vigil in Minnesota
Over three hundred people gathered at the Cathedral of St. Paul on Sunday, December 2, 2007 for a vigil of solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Catholics, their families and supporters. Soulforce’s Mel White, Phil & Randi Reitan were at the vigil. One of the organizer’s reports can be found here. [youtube=BOn5LUlK73s]
Letter to Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr.
Letter to Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr. December 1, 2007 Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr. & Pastor V. Michele JacksonHope Christian ChurchPO Box 505College Park, MD 20741-0505 Dear Bishop Jackson, Pastor V. Michele Jackson, and Hope Christian Church, As a new year approaches, thousands of parents across America share an urgent desire for dialogue on the topic […]