[googlevideo=729895194764638445] Get Flash Player (required to play) You can also download The Trials of Jimmy Creech at Google Video. This video, as well as other resources, is available in the Soulforce Store. If you would like to see more resources like this one produced, consider supporting Soulforce in the struggle for GLBT equality with a […]
Church Work
Episcopal Church in America
UPDATE – July 2009 July, 2009 marked an historic moment in the life of the Episcopal Church, here in the United States. The general convention in Anaheim, California voted three important resolutions that will have major changes in the spiritual lives of LGBTQ people: 1) overturned the 2006 moratorium on electing lesbian and gay bishops,2) […]
Presbyterian Church (USA)
2010 Update "On July 8, 2010, the 219th General Assembly proposed a change to the Presbyterian Church (USA) Constitution that would remove barriers to the ordination of LGBT persons by a vote of 373-323-4. In May, 2011 a majority of the 173 presbyteries ratified the proposal , removing the celibacy requiredment that kept many gay, […]
International Outreach: 2009
SOULFORCE Q INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH PROJECTS 2009 In 2007, we networked with LGBT activists and allies in Eastern Europe. Those personal and professional relationships continue to inform our approach to international outreach. In 2008 we partnered with several organizations on a series of intercultural projects in Russia, Italy and Austria aimed to empower young adult leaders […]
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
UPDATE – May 06, 2010 "The Lutheran Church embraces the LGBTQ community" article by Rev. Dr. Cindi Love on The Huffington Post UPDATE – August 2009 The 2009 Churchwide Assembly resulted in major historic changes within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the largest Lutheran denomination in America. Before reporting on those changes, it […]
Madison Affirmation
After a Soulforce Workshop in Madison, Wisconsin, I met with clergy from 18 different congregations who wanted to take a stand on behalf of God’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered children. I encouraged them to create an affirmation that they would sign and present to the community. It took time and effort. They met for […]