Gay and Lesbian Episcopal Priests Nominated for Bishop in Minnesota and Los Angeles
August 3, 2009
The Episcopal Church Diocese in Los Angeles and Minnesota are making history by nominating openly gay and lesbian priests as bishops within their Diocese. The Diocese of Los Angeles, which represents 70,000 Episcopalians in six counties, nominated six priests for the position of assistant bishop. Of these six two candidates, the Rev. John L. Kirkley of San Francisco and the Rev. Canon Mary Douglas Glasspool of Baltimore are openly gay and lesbian respectively.
Continue Reading ►New Edition of “Out in Season” Religion & Faith Resource Published
August 3, 2009
Check out the newest edition of Out in Season: A Transgender Encounter with the Church Year. This edition reflects a conversation between our diverse transgender theologians and advocates. The writers for this edition discuss how ordinary time—the time of agricultural growth and transformation—also reflects a time of deep spiritual growth.
Continue Reading ►Historic Day for Wisconsin
August 3, 2009
Passing along this great news from our friends at Fair Wisconsin: Caring, committed couples throughout the state of Wisconsin will have access to some basic legal protections today as the state’s new domestic partnership law takes effect. Today Wisconsin becomes the first state in nation with an existing ban on both marriage equality and civil unions to enact domestic partnerships, and first state in Midwest to legislatively enact protections for same-sex couples. "Today is a historic day for fairness in Wisconsin,” says Fair Wisconsin Executive Director Katie Belanger.
Continue Reading ►DC Event: Vigil for Victims of Tel Aviv LGBT Center Shooting
August 3, 2009
Candlelight vigil - Dupont Circle - Monday Night, August 3 - 8:15pm In response to the tragic murders of three innocent teenagers at the LGBT Center in Tel Aviv, the DC Jewish and LGBT communities invite you to stand in solidarity with the victims and their families in mourning this crime and praying for the speedy recovery of all those injured.
Continue Reading ►Greetings from Family Week 2009!
August 3, 2009
“I have a gay dad and a straight mom. My dad came out to me when I was 15.” “I have two lesbian moms and a donor dad.” “I have a transgender dad.” “I have two gay dads and a little brother.” “I have a bisexual mom and a gay dad."
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