A memorial service will be held for Paul W. Egertson in the Samuelson Chapel of California Lutheran University (CLU), 1-4 pm, Saturday, January 15, 2011. The announcement from the Egertson family and the CLU community invites people to gather "for a time of laughter and tears, remembering the life a man of grace and faith. […]
Moderator of Metropolitan Community Churches Calls the Nation to Prayer and Recommitment to Valuing All Life
As many already know, this morning Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona and several others were shot. While stories are varying at this point, we know that Rep. Giffords was hosting her first "Congress on Your Corner" event at a local Safeway Store in northwest Tucson, offering constituents a chance to learn more about the workings of Congress. […]
Advocate for Full Inclusion and Staunch Ally, Former Bishop & Former Soulforce Board Member Paul Egertson Died Today
From Lutherans Concerned North America: Former Soulforce board member Paul Egertson died suddenly this afternoon, January 5, 2011, in his home in Thousand Oaks, California. Egertson, staunch ally and advocate for full inclusion of LGBT people in the life of the church, had championed the ordination of LGBT candidates for ministry and an end to […]
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UN Faith Coalition Urges Protections for Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity
A growing coalition for decriminalization of sexual orientation and gender identity Media ReleaseDecember 17, 2010Contact: Ann Craig (213)-703-1365 craig@glaad.org<mailto:craig@glaad.org> UN Faith Coalition Urges Protections for Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity Forty national faith leaders and organizations in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people were convened on December 13 by the Faith Coalition […]
Senate repeals "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell"
Today the Senate voted to repeal "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" and sent the meseaure to President Obama, who is expected to sign the legislation into law next week. Please note: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is still in effect and will remain in effect for sixty days after Obama signs the bill into law. Please visit […]