Recently, Soulforce executive director Rev. Dr. Cindi Love urged people everywhere to stand up to the hate and lies of the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) and meet them with nonviolence at NOM’s stops around the country. While Soulforce is unable to organize an "official" action, our strength lies in our committed grassroots networks of […]
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Soulforce action covered by The Presbyterian Outlook
Soulforce’s actions at the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s recent General Assembly were covered The Presybterian Outlook. About 20 protesters from a group called Soulforce disrupted the plenary of the 219th General Assembly tonight (July 9), and some were arrested by the Minneapolis Police Department. A group of protesters entered the plenary hall shortly before 5 p.m., […]
11 arrested at Presbyterian convention
Today, participants at the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly entered the convention center holding signs that read "Prayer: Ordination, Marriage,Pension" to remind attendees that justice delayed is justice denied in the wake of a vote to avoid any discussion, debate, or vote regarding marriage equality within the church. Eleven were arrested. KARE 11 covered the […]
Pray In Schedule & Promotional Materials
We are pleased to announce the schedule for our actions in Minneapolis at the PC(USA) General Aseembly. You will also find this information on a small postcard which you can download, print, and distribute on your own or forward via email to friends and supporters. Please join us at a national PRAY IN action hosted […]
LGBT Activists Hold Two-day Vigil Outside Archbishop’s Office
Protesters urge Vatican to sign United Nations Declaration on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity ****************************************** SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: April 22, 2009 For Immediate Release Contact: Carlos Perez de Alejo, Media Director Cell: (321) 948-3423 Email: carlos@soulforce.org ****************************************** (New York, NY)- Beginning on Wednesday, April 22, members of Soulforce and its allies will hold a two-day […]
Gil Caldwell: Of Rights and Rites
Of Rights and Rites By Gilbert H. CaldwellSpecial to the Star-Telegram Eight years ago, at the age of 66, I was arrested at the United Methodist General Conference in Cleveland. I was arrested twice: first as part of a demonstration outside the meeting place, and later with my fellow United Methodist clergy and lay persons […]