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Soulforce Recognizes Service of Jeff Lutes

January 10, 2010 by soulforce

Soulforce Board Chair Chuck Phelan and Interim Executive Director Bill Carpenter presented retired Executive Director Jeff Lutes with a recognition award on January 10 at Metropolitan Community Church-Austin, where Jeff is a member. The award recognized Jeff’s leadership over the past four years and his program achievements, including: Nonviolent Direct Actions at Focus on the […]

Filed Under: Organizational Archive Tagged With: bill carpenter, Christian Supremacy, chuck phelan, equality ride, ex-gay, Gay Christian, Homophobia, jeff lutes, LGBT activism, LGBT history, lgbtq, LGBTQI, MCC, metropolitan community church, Queer activism, Religion-based violence, soulforce

ANNOUNCEMENT: Soulforce Executive Director Search

December 15, 2009 by soulforce

Soulforce, Inc. is an 11-year old national civil rights organization. Our mission is to end religionbased discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning people. Our method is persistent, non-violent resistance, with a commitment to the strategies and principles employed by Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. (for more details please visit our […]

Filed Under: Organizational Archive Tagged With: bill carpenter, Christian Supremacy, equality ride, executive director, Gay Christian, Homophobia, jeff lutes, LGBT activism, LGBT history, lgbtq, LGBTQI, Mel White, Queer activism, Religion-based violence, soulforce

Jeff Lutes resigns as Soulforce Executive Director

November 10, 2009 by soulforce

Soulforce Regrets to Announce the Resignation of Our Executive Director Brief Video of Jeff Lutes A Message from Soulforce Co-Founder Mel White:Soulforce regrets to announce the resignation of our Executive Director, Jeff Lutes, after nearly four years of dedicated service. Jeff has chosen at this time to return to his family counseling practice in Austin, […]

Filed Under: Organizational Archive Tagged With: bill carpenter, Christian Supremacy, equality ride, executive director, Gay Christian, Homophobia, jeff lutes, LGBT activism, LGBT history, lgbtq, LGBTQI, Mel White, Queer activism, Religion-based violence, soulforce

Soulforce Holds an Interactive Workshop in Nonviolent Resistance during National Equality March Weekend

October 9, 2009 by soulforce

Oct 10, 2009, 2:30-5:30PMHRC, 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC This workshop will be led by Bill Carpenter, Director of National Actions, and Chris Hubble, an LGBT activist with Soulforce-Colorado.  Participants in this workshop will join a dynamic conversation that will introduce them to an understanding of the incredible power and potential that lies […]

Filed Under: Press Tagged With: bill carpenter, chris hubble, Christian Supremacy, Gay Christian, Homophobia, HRC, human rights campaign, LGBT activism, LGBT history, lgbtq, LGBTQI, national equality march, nonviolent resistance, Queer activism, Religion-based violence, soulforce

The American Family Outing: Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr. and Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland

March 3, 2008 by soulforce

The American Family Outing Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr. and Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland Friday, May 23 – Sunday, May 25, 2008 (Memorial Day Weekend) Clergy Leader for Our Families: Rev. Troy SandersThe Fellowship Lead Families: Learn more about the following families leading the visit to Bishop Harry Jackson and Hope Christian Church. Find […]

Filed Under: Event Reporting Tagged With: afo, american family outing, bill carpenter, Christian Supremacy, Gay Christian, harry jackson, Homophobia, hope christian church, LGBT activism, LGBT history, lgbtq, LGBTQI, Queer activism, Religion-based violence, soulforce, sylvia rhue

Bill Carpenter

October 4, 2006 by soulforce

Bill grew up in Memphis, TN where in his early teens, he witnessed much of the civil rights movement, including nonviolent demonstrations and marches led by Dr. King, Rev. James Lawson and his brother Phil and other of his present day heroes. After graduating from the University of Alabama, he worked in business and marketing […]

Filed Under: Organizational Archive Tagged With: bill carpenter, Christian Supremacy, Gay Christian, Homophobia, LGBT activism, LGBT history, lgbtq, LGBTQI, Queer activism, Religion-based violence, soulforce

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