We march from the park to the America’s Center entrance. We march from the park to the America’s Center entrance. We march from the park to the America’s Center entrance. Karen and Mel out in front as we march to the America’s Center entrance We march from the park to the America’s Center entrance. We […]
Church Work
St. Louis Photo Album: June 11, 2002
Southern Baptists by the hundreds looked out from the inside to watch our action and civil disobedience. Wave by wave, we cross the street to enter the Center. We are arrested. Wave by wave, we cross the street to enter the Center. We are arrested. We are arrested. We are arrested. Supporters cheered as the […]
St. Louis Photo Album: June 11, 2002
We waited until after dark for the release of "The Twelve" who went inside the convention and were arrested on the convention floor bringing Soulforce’s message to the conventioneers during President Merritt’s address. It was a joyous time for us all as they came out of jail! Jimmy Creech gets a hug Gary greets Mike […]
St.Louis – 2002 Southern Baptist Convention
"Soulforce Institute for Nonviolent Change" (June 7-9)and "24 Hours of Justice" (June 10-11) Join with supporters of Soulforce from across the United States and Canada for this exciting opportunity! (You may participate in one of both of these events.) Testimonies from St. Louis St. Louis Photo Album 1: June 10 St. Louis Photo Album 2: […]
Southern Baptist Action in Phoenix
Soulforce will be in Phoenix June 15 – 18 during the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting (SBC) to once again address the spiritual violence committed against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people by their anti-gay policies and teachings and promote a message of hope and love instead. Please click on the links below to […]
Why I’m Going With Soulforce to New Orleans and the Southern Baptist Annual Meeting: June 11-13, 2001
A Tragic, Front Line Story from Karen WeldinVice-Chair, Soulforce Leadership TeamCoordinator, Soulforce Regions and Local Groupskaren@cwis.net Dear Soulforce Friends, While I am not active in the Southern Baptist denomination any longer, it is still very active in my life. I’m sending you copies of a recent correspondence with my mother. I wanted you to know […]