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 […]
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 […]
Maine Votes To Overturn Marriage Equality For LGBT People
Yesterday, voters in the state of Maine took away the right to marry from same-sex couples. Soulforce Executive Director, Jeff Lutes, issued the following statement: "Today our hearts go out to the LGBTQ people of Maine who have suffered a terrible set back. We feel for them, for their children, and for family members, friends, […]
Religion-based Prejudice is the Maine Problem
Next week voters in Maine will decide to keep or repeal a law passed earlier this year that granted marriage equality to same-sex couples. By all estimates, the vote will be extremely tight and those who stand for equality are not taking anything for granted. Neither are those who support discrimination based on false religion. The main […]