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Soulforce Equality Ride to Visit Three Texas Christian Campuses

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT

The Equality Ride, a national bus tour of Christian campuses, will visit Dallas Baptist University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southwestern Assemblies of God University to advocate safety and fairness for gay and transgender Students.

(PRWeb October 22, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1499624.htm

Soulforce Announces Equality Ride 2008 Itinerary

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT

From October 2 to November 13, 2008, the third annual Equality Ride will visit 15 faith-based colleges with campus climates or official policies that exclude lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students.

(PRWeb September 10, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1306044.htm

Jay Bakker and Religious Straight Americans Speak Up for Gay and Transgender Neighbors

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT

Faith leaders from across the nation will participate in Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights 2008, a project that spotlights straight Americans' support for gay and transgender neighbors over the week of September 14-20.

(PRWeb August 27, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1248034.htm

Gay Days at America's Mega-churches

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT

Gay and transgender families and allies reflect on six Sundays spent at America's most influential churches. Their journey, titled the American Family Outing, initiated dialogue with a new generation of evangelical leaders.

(PRWeb June 26, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1055024.htm

Soulforce Releases Open Letter from Jay Bakker to Joel Osteen

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:05:00 GMT

"As a child growing up, I saw a side of the church that to me did not always reflect God's grace. This experience has led me to be concerned for our brothers and sisters in Christ who sometimes may feel rejected and left out of the church." -Jay Bakker

(PRWeb April 24, 2008)

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American Family Outing Seeks to Dispel Divisive Tactics

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT

The American Family Outing, a gay-friendly outreach to mega-churches, responds to Family Research Council fund-raising letter.

(PRWeb April 10, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb842604.htm

Soulforce to Mark 10th Anniversary in 2008 with Direct Action at United Methodist General Conference

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:01:00 GMT

Today the Soulforce United Methodist Planning Team released a statement announcing a planned direct action at the 2008 United Methodist General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 26-27.

(PRWeb January 11, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb614801.htm

LGBT Families Ask Six Mega-churches 'Can We Talk?'

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:01:00 GMT

Rev. Jay Bakker, son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, to join "American Family Outing" to create dialogue between evangelical Christians and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender families.

(PRWeb January 11, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb614681.htm

Straight Americans to "Come Out" for Gay Rights on October 7-13, 2007

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:00:00 GMT

"Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights" will feature straight people standing up for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. Events across the nation October 7-13 reflect growing support for equal rights.

(PRWeb September 24, 2007)

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Young Adults Bring Marriage Equality Discussion to NY Lawmakers' Neighborhoods

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:01:00 GMT

On July 14th, a group of young adults from New York and across the country will gather in Albany before embarking on a journey to speak with state legislators and their constituencies about marriage equality. The initiative, known as the Right to Marry campaign, will bypass the state capitol and engage directly with the communities that inform the positions of the elected officials. Forty young adults will traverse the state in four distinct routes over two weeks. Aside from appointments with legislators, the Right to Marry young adults will volunteer with local organizations, host potlucks and picnics, participate in County Fairs, and attend religious services.

(PRWeb July 12, 2007)

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Soulforce Releases Video of Visit to New Life Church

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:01:00 GMT

Survivors of ex-gay ministries visit Ted Haggard's former church to tell of the harm caused by message that gays should change their orientation.

(PRWeb July 10, 2007)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb538540.htm

Claiming Damage from Ex-gay Programs, Survivors Invite Exodus Leadership to Hear the Rest of the Story

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:01:00 GMT

An open letter invites Alan Chambers and other ex-gay leaders to listen to the stories of men and women who feel they were harmed by programs designed to "cure" their homosexuality. The Ex-gay Survivor Conference, an international meeting of former ex-gays and community allies, will coincide with the annual Exodus conference in Irvine, California.

(PRWeb June 25, 2007)

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Soulforce Opposes Nomination of James Holsinger for Surgeon General

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:01:00 GMT

Soulforce today expressed deep concern over the nomination of Dr. James Holsinger for United States Surgeon General. Holsinger co-founded Hope Springs Community Church, in Lexington, Kentucky, which operates an "ex-gay" ministry aimed at changing homosexuals to heterosexuals. On June 29-July 1, Soulforce will sponsor an international convention in Irvine, California, for men and women who have attended ex-gay ministries or "reparative" therapy but ultimately concluded that the programs did more harm than good.

(PRWeb June 07, 2007)

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Soulforce Launches Petition to Archbishop of Canterbury: Signers Ask Leader Not to Segregate Openly Gay Bishop Robinson at Lambeth in 2008

Sat, 26 May 2007 07:01:00 GMT

Soulforce has launched an online petition asking the archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, to invite Gene Robinson, the openly gay Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire, to the Lambeth Conference in 2008.

(PRWeb May 26, 2007)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb528939.htm

Soulforce Releases Video of "Focus on the Facts" Campaign

Thu, 03 May 2007 07:01:00 GMT

Citizens bring reality check to Dobson's headquarters. Video at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-809226073899638175&hl=en

(PRWeb May 03, 2007)

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Soulforce Announces Schedule for Ex-gay Survivor's Conference

Wed, 02 May 2007 07:01:00 GMT

Soulforce, beyondexgay.com, and the LGBT Resource Center at the University of California, Irvine, are pleased to announce the schedule for the Ex-gay Survivor's Conference: Undoing the Damage, Affirming Our Lives Together. The conference will focus on the personal stories of "survivors"--people who feel they have experienced more harm than benefits from ex-gay programs. Participants Include Rev. Dr. Mel White, Peterson Toscano, Christine Bakke, Rev. Nancy Wilson, Jason Cianciotto, and Rev. Phil Lawson. The conference will take place June 29-July 1, at University of California, Irvine.

(PRWeb May 02, 2007)

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National Tour of Christian Colleges Determined to Discuss Faith and Gays at Mississippi College & BYU

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:45:31 GMT

Equality ride determined to bring conversation about faith and gays to Mississippi College and BYU; Mississippi town attempts to restrict constitutional rights; ACLU intervenes; Mormons bar Equality Riders on all church property; Full schedule below.

(PRWeb March 22, 2007)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb513452.htm

National Tour of Christian Colleges Faces Harassment, Anti-gay Slurs in the Heartland

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:19:20 GMT

The Equality Ride bus is defaced with anti-gay slurs in Iowa: Equality Riders are arrested at Notre Dame.

(PRWeb March 12, 2007)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb510706.htm

A Mission of Understanding: Young Gay Leaders on a Mission to Christian Colleges

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:01:00 GMT

Second Annual Soulforce Equality Ride Highlights Experiences of LGBT Students; Notre Dame - Pepperdine - BYU Among Stops

(PRWeb February 23, 2007)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb506724.htm

Soulforce Posts Video of NYU Sociologist Who Claims Focus on the Family Misrepresented Research on LGBT Parents

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:29:12 GMT

Growing YouTube Archive Documents a Pattern of Manipulation, says Soulfource.

(PRWeb February 13, 2007)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb504190.htm

Soulforce Asks Time Magazine to Check Dobson's Facts About LGBT Families

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:51:20 GMT

Soulforce has launched an online petition asking the editors of Time magazine to check James Dobson's facts about lesbian and gay parenting.

(PRWeb December 15, 2006)

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Good News for Mary Cheney: Focus on the Family is Wrong About Same-sex Parents

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:00:00 GMT

A New York Times story about Mary Cheney's pregnancy included a statement from Focus on the Family spokesperson Carrie Gordon Earll, who questioned the expecting mother's judgment. In response, Soulforce Executive Director Jeff Lutes issued a statement congratulating Cheney and condemning Focus on the Family. This article includes highlights and commentary on recent social science research on this topic.

(PRWeb December 08, 2006)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb488822.htm

Soulforce Launches Letter-writing Campaign to Ted Haggard

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT

The social justice organization Soulforce has launched a campaign urging LGBT people and straight allies to write letters of concern and compassion to Rev. Ted Haggard.

(PRWeb November 15, 2006)

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Soulforce Urges Compassion for Haggard and Accountability for the National Association of Evangelicals

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT

In response to the news that Rev. Ted Haggard has been dismissed by New Life Church and resigned as President of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), Soulforce Executive Director Jeff Lutes urged the gay community to be compassionate. Lutes simultaneously called on the leaders of the NAE to claim responsibility for their role in the crisis.

(PRWeb November 08, 2006)

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Soulforce Urges the New Jersey State Legislature to End Discrimination in Marriage

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:38:12 GMT

The New Jersey Supreme court has ruled that same-sex couples must be afforded "the same rights and benefits enjoyed by opposite-sex couples." The ruling gives the New Jersey legislature 180 days to amend the marriage statutes to include same-sex couples or "create a separate statutory structure" for same-sex couples. The LGBT social justice organization Soulforce urges the legislature to act definitively to end discrimination by extending civil marriage to same-sex couples.

(PRWeb October 26, 2006)

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Civil Rights Group Soulforce Applauds Rev. James Lawson’s Return to Vanderbilt University

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT

The LGBT civil rights organization Soulforce expresses support for Rev. James Lawson's appointment as a Visiting Professor at Vanderbilt University. Lawson was expelled from Vanderbilt in 1960 for his role in the Nashville lunch counter sit-ins.

(PRWeb October 05, 2006)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb446659.htm

'Standing Up for My Right to Be All I Can Be': Young Gay Activists Bring Nationwide Campaign to Times Square

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT

What: Three openly gay young adults will attempt to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. If they are turned away, supporters will join them for a sit-in and vigil. When: Wednesday, September 20, 2006. Press conference at 10 a.m. Where: U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Station, Times Square, New York City.

(PRWeb September 19, 2006)

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Soulforce Supports Pastor Bradley Schmeling, Urges ELCA to Lift the Ban on Clergy in Committed Same-sex Relationships

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT

The civil rights organization Soulforce expresses support for Pastor Bradley Schmeling and urges the the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America to end its policy of excluding partnered gays and lesbians from serving as ordained ministers. Schmeling faces a denominational disciplinary hearing and possible removal from the clergy roster because he has been open about his committed relationship with another former ELCA minister.

(PRWeb August 31, 2006)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb430729.htm