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Why We Vigil in Support of Presbyterian Minister Rev. Stephen Van Kuiken and Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church, April 8-9, 2003 in Cincinnati, Ohio

January 1, 1998 by soulforce

We, the supporters of Soulforce, vigil in support of Rev. Stephen Van Kuiken because he is being brought to trial by the Presbyterian Church (USA) for defying unjust laws in the Presbyterian Church (USA). These unjust and misguided laws and policies require ministers to discriminate against people in their congregation solely based on their sexual […]

Filed Under: Church Work, Event Reporting, Presbyterian Church, Right to Marriage

Van Kuiken Trial – Photo Album 2

January 1, 1998 by soulforce

Laura Montgomery Rutt and Karen Weldin Rev. Van Kuiken standing with Jennifer and Cheryl McKettrick, the first same-gender couple he performed a marriage for on Feb. 19, 2000 Sign outside Clifton United Methodist Church Kristin and Karen help to coordinate the vigil Jennifer and Erin Adriel from Detroit Soulforce press conference Jimmy Creech speaks at […]

Filed Under: Church Work, Event Reporting, Presbyterian Church, Right to Marriage

Van Kuiken Trial – Photo Album 1

January 1, 1998 by soulforce

Mel White shows where the Jewish prophets commanded us to do justice Registering for the Soulforce direct action in Cincinnati Nancy Cox leads us in song Karen Weldin introduces Rev. Stephen Van Kuiken Rev. Jerry Hill of Clifton United Methodist Church Soulforce volunteers gather at Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati Mel White leads the […]

Filed Under: Church Work, Event Reporting, Presbyterian Church, Right to Marriage

Soulforce Announces Rapid Response to Support Rev. Stephen Van Kuiken, Monday Evening, June 16, 2003

January 1, 1998 by soulforce

** CINCINNATI HERE WE COME, AGAIN! ** Soulforce is going to be in the Cincinnati area again to support Rev. Stephen Van Kuiken, and we are asking you to help the Soulforce Rapid Response Team spring into action by taking part in a supportive and prayerful vigil on Monday evening, June 16, 2003. Update: Rev. […]

Filed Under: Church Work, Event Reporting, Presbyterian Church

Stroud Trial Photo Album

January 1, 1998 by soulforce

Our Banner Beth Stroud and partner Chris The beautiful crowd Day 2 Vigil Debriefing Debriefing FUMCOG banner Pouring down rain Soulforce crew Sue Laurie Waiting for the verdict The wind and the rain

Filed Under: Church Work, Event Reporting, Presbyterian Church, Right to Marriage, United Methodist Church

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