Soulforce is pleased to announce our primary location, keynote speakers, and other participants for our upcoming symposium to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! On Saturday, November 6th the symposium will take place at the Historic Downtown Courtyard by Marriott. The hotel is adjacent to City Hall and offers some of the best views of the […]
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Soulforce Symposium: Philadelphia 2010
More information: Speakers, Presenters & Contributors We had an amazing experience in Philadelphia at the 2010 Soulforce Symposium. More than 300 people gathered over the two-day scheduled events, including the Life Rally on Friday night and the Symposium on Saturday. Seventy percent of these individuals were at theirfirst Soulforce event of any kind. I want you […]
Jeff Lutes joins Peggy Campolo and Jay Bakker at Open Door Community Church
During the weekend of October 16-18, 2009, Jeff Lutes joined friends Peggy Campolo and Jay Bakker at the Open Door Community Church Fall Conference in Sherwood, Arkansas. On the invitation of Pastor Randy McCain, Jeff delivered the Saturday morning message and spoke later that evening during a special service honoring Jay Bakker, son of Jimmy […]
Religious Straight Americans Speak Up for Gay and Transgender Neighbors
JAY BAKKER LEADS 2nd ANNUAL SEVEN STRAIGHT NIGHTS FOR EQUAL RIGHTS EVENTS, SEPTEMBER 14-20, 2008 ******************************************SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: August 25, 2008For Immediate Release Contact: Paige Schilt, Media DirectorCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.org ****************************************** (New York, NY) "Gay and transgender Americans are our neighbors" will be the simple message of faith leaders across the nation during the week of September 14-20, […]
Straight Leaders Sought for Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights 2008
2nd ANNUAL SEVEN STRAIGHT NIGHTS FOR EQUAL RIGHTS EVENTS, SEPTEMBER 14-20 ******************************************SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: August 6, 2008For Immediate Release Contact: Paige Schilt, Media DirectorCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.org ****************************************** (Austin, TX) – There’s never been a more exciting time for straight Americans to take a stand for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) friends and neighbors. That’s according to […]
Chicago Tribune, "Gay Christians Meet with Rev. Bill Hybels"
Gay Christians meet with Rev. Bill Hybels and others at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington Soulforce urges understanding on a tour of mega-churches across the nation By Robert Mitchum and Manya A. Brachear | Tribune reporters 9:17 PM CDT, June 8, 2008 For Dotti Berry, healing the rift between religious conservatives and gay-marriage […]