November 9, 1999 In little more than one week, there will be a United Methodist Church trial in Grand Island, Nebraska. While the church will be prosecuting me for celebrating the holy union ceremony for Larry Ellis and Jim Raymer in April of this year, this trial is neither my trial nor is it exclusively […]
United Methodist Church
White Begs Methodists to Cancel Creech Trial, Calls Tribunal an "Act of Spiritual Violence"
Promises Soulforce Intervention in Nebraska, Nov. 16-18. November 2, 1999 A Soulforce News Alert GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, NOV. 2, 1999 – Just days after returning from their "Anti-Violence Forum" with Jerry Falwell in Lynchburg, Virginia, Mel White and his Soulforce team of GLBT people of faith and their allies are training for a nonviolent "Intervention" […]
A Soulforce Invitation to Cleveland
An Evening with HeroesTuesday, May 9, 20007:00-9:00PM Special GuestsGandhi’s Grandson, ArunKing’s Daughter, Yolanda Meet Civil Rights S/HeroesR. Graetz, J. Lawson, R. Powell, G. Johnson-Powell,Ellie Charlton & Jeanne Barnett, J.Creech, G. Dell, D. Fado Music and MemoriesFrom the Struggle for JusticeMarsha Stevens and Surprise Guests "A Once-In-A-Lifetime Night"University Center Auditorium2121 Euclid AvenueCleveland State University A Walk […]
The Trial of Rev. Karen Dammann, March 16-17 2004
Picture below is of Rev. Jimmy Creech and Rev. Phil Lawson confronting Bishop Grove outside the trial. KAREN DAMMANN ACQUITTED! Reflections on the Dammann Trial by Cris Elkins 33 Arrested in Civil Disobedience Verdict is In – NOT GUILTY Photo Album 1 Photo Album 2 Photo Album 3 UM News Service Photos ——————— Below is […]
Trial of United Methodist Minister Rev. Beth Stroud, December 1-3, 2004 in Eastern Pennsylvania
The United Methodist Church will be conducting another trial, December 1-3, 2004 in Eastern Pennsylvania. Rev. Beth Stroud, minister of First United Methodist Church of Germantown came out as a lesbian in a committed relationship in a sermon April 27, 2003. Additionally, Beth and her partner Chris had a committment ceremony at Tabernacle United Church […]
Stroud Trial Photo Album
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