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 […]
LGBTQI
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 […]
Breaking News! 219th General Assembly votes for Ordination Equality
We are overjoyed and grateful to announce that the 219th General Assembly voted for Ordination Equality moments ago. The Assembly approved by 53 to 46% the majority report from the Church Orders Committee which sent the "Revise-B" Ordination Overture from the Presbytery of Western Reserve to the Assembly for consideration. This Ordination Overture offers our Church one ordination standard for […]
Executive Director to Join Dialogue with Servicemember’s Legal Defense Network
Two weeks ago, Soulforce Executive Director, Dr. Cindi Love and Soulforce Founder, Rev. Mel White, went to Washington, D.C. to meet with eleven LGBTQ advocacy groups, including the Servicemember’s Legal Defense Network. Dr. Love has been invited to join the conference calls with SLDN to provide insight regarding the influence of fundamentalist religious leaders within […]
Rev. Dr. Cindi Love visits the United Nations
Rev. Dri. Cindi Love recently participated in a tour and Consultation held at the Church Center for the United Nations which convened LGBT faith leaders, international LGBT groups, Ugandan LGBT leaders, officials related to the United Nations and others. In eight hours, the group surveyed the current realities, needs and histories leading up to this […]
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 […]