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Washington D.C. Faith Events
MARCH 26
A Prayer for Love & Justice - 7:15 AM Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 E. Capitol Street SE Washington, DC 20003 Click here for tickets and more information Prior to the United for Marriage Rally, faith leaders and members of all spiritual traditions will gather together to highlight the broad-based faith support for LGBT equality and the dignity of all souls as a religious value. Opening calls to prayer will unite with a diverse community choir in raising song, verse and ritual to embody love and summon justice and pay witness to the struggle for LGBT equality. Following the service, faith leaders and attendees will march in a great procession from the Church to the Rally at the Supreme Court. MARCH 26
Parting the Waters: A Seder for Love, Liberation & Justice - 5:30PM Human Rights Campaign Equality Center 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 Click here for tickets and more information The coinciding date (March 26) of the second day of Passover and the Prop 8 challenge being argued at the Supreme Court offers the perfect opportunity for a second night Seder focused on marriage equality and vital work of pursuing of love, liberation and justice in every generation. This lively social justice Seder for a multi-faith, multiracial, intergenerational, LGBT and allied crowd will highlight the faith community's longstanding commitment to fairness and dignity for all God's children. |
What Can We Do?
Communities of faith have a long tradition of standing in support of the LGBT brothers, sisters, family, friends and fellow congregants. This event provides a unique opportunity to publicly declare their support for equality and fairness for all families.
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Local Faith Events
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Resources for Creating Faith Events
Talking With People of Faith
Friends & Family Plan
Provides LGBT people and allies the support and expert data to help our conflicted Christian loved ones – as Christians – support LGBT equality. My Mind Was Changed A communications toolkit that offers the powerful approaches to moving conflicted Christians from a place of standing against LGBT equality to standing for it. |
Liturgy Design
Liturgical Music
Ideas for music to use as part of a liturgy promoting marriage and LGBT equality. Sermon Support Suggested sacred texts to use as part of a liturgy promoting marriage and LGBT equality. Readings / Opening & Closing Words Suggestions for readings as well as opening and closing words as part of the liturgy. Faith Voices - Sermon Support Compilation of sermons on LGBT equality from multiple faith traditions. Passover & Holy Week Blessings for LGBT Couples Blessings & rituals for use during Holy Week services and Passover Seders to bless same-sex couples. |
Interfaith Services
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Personal Stories (Clergy & Laity)
Supporting Marriage - Before God And These Witnesses
by Rev. Dr. Janet Edward Two Life-Changing Words by Kori Ashton Gay Marriage Manifesto by Rev. Melvin Miller 4 Reasons this Christian Family Supports Marriage Equality by Holli Long How LGBT Families Are Expanding Christian Love by Joseph Ward Marrying Same-Sex Couples since 2008 by Rev. Aaron Miller |
Research, Data, & Polling
Religious Americans’ Perspectives on Same-sex Marriage
Missing Voices A study of religious voices in mainstream media reports about LGBT equality |
General Faith Resources
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