On April 30, 2008, delegates to your General Conference meeting in Ft. Worth, Texas, voted to keep these words in their Book of Discipline: "The United Methodist Church does not condone the practice of homosexuality and considers this practice incompatible with Christian teaching." Since 1972 United Methodists have used these words to deny lesbian and […]
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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 […]
Black Clergy Allies to Show Support for LGBT Methodists
As UMC Commemorates the End of Segregation, Panel Reflects on Racism and Heterosexism in the Church ******************************************SOULFORCE MEDIA ADVISORY: April 23, 2008For Immediate Release Contact: Paige Schilt, Media DirectorCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.org ****************************************** On Sunday, April 27, delegates to the United Methodist General Conference will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the end of official segregation in the church. Created […]
Soulforce Events Urge Methodists to Open Hearts, Minds, and Doors
UM General Conference Can Make a Historic Shift Toward Justice for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People ******************************************SOULFORCE MEDIA ADVISORY: April 11, 2008For Immediate Release Contact: Paige Schilt, Media DirectorCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.org ****************************************** In 2006, the highest court in the United Methodist Church granted sole authority to local United Methodist pastors to deny church membership to lesbian and […]
A Personal Invitation From Rev. Dr. Mel White
A Personal Invitation From Rev. Dr. Mel White Gary and I are hoping that you will seriously consider joining us in Ft. Worth, Texas, April 25-27, and if you can, stay through the following week until Friday, May 2. You will have a rare opportunity to stand with us on the front lines of our […]
Schedule for the Direct Action at the 2008 UMC General Conference
Schedule for the Direct Action at the 2008 UMC General Conference This schedule is subject to change, so please check back frequently. Updated 4/18/2008 Friday, April 25, 2008 12:30pm – 2:00pm Picnic in the Park with Transgender People of Faith featuring Soulforce Board Member Judy Osborne, UM Affirmation Spokesperson Diane Delap, Rev. Drew Phoenix, and […]