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., […]
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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 […]
RE: Marriage Equality at the 219th General Assembly… and what’s next?
Yesterday was a day of mixed experiences and mixed emotions. We rejoiced with the extraordinary pro-LGBT vote approving by 53 to 46% a "Revise-B" Ordination Overture. This vote advances the moral equality of LGBT persons in both Church and society within the USA and around the world. There are Presbyterians in over 100 countries. So, creating one standard for […]
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 […]
Update on PC (USA) Events
Events To Consider at PC USA Covenant Network dinner July 2 F 6;30-8:30 PMPVJ Orientation July 3 Sa 7:00-8:30 AMMLP reception July 3 4:00-5:00 PM (no registration required)MLP dinner July 3 5:00-6:45 PMPVJ awards July 4 Su noon-2:30 PMCovenant Network lunch July 5 M noon-1:30 PMVoices of Sophia breakfast July […]
Soulforce at the PC(USA) General Assembly
Our schedule and promotional materials for the event Dear Friend, You are invited to join Soulforce in a historic moment of speaking truth to power at a mass Pray In at the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly (GA) in Minneapolis, July 7-10. Please make your plans now to join other Soulforce volunteers and staff team […]