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Thursday, May 15 2008 @ 07:23 PM
 This morning, the decision of the California State Supreme Court striking down the ban on same-sex civil marriage was announced. This is a huge victory for marriage equality. This is the simple recognition of same-gender loving couples and that our relationships and families deserve equal treatment under the law and in civil society.
More Light Presbyterians is deeply grateful for all of the Presbyterians who have been working for marriage equality in the State of California. Among those Presbyterian activists are our very own Mitzi Henderson and Bruce Hahne, both of whom have served on the National MLP Board of Directors. A note from Bruce is at the end of this announcement. |
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Thursday, May 15 2008 @ 06:29 PM
 What is unity within the Church? What does it mean to be the Body of Christ? What really threatens our Church? . First, unity is a gift from God given to the Church, not something we could manufacture or produce. Imagine the arrogance of claiming that we, mere mortals, are responsible for the unity of the Church. We take the place of God when we assume this role in our strivings to be God's Church.
Second, unity in the Spirit is not uniformity of belief. As Presbyterians we are part of the Reformed tradition, semper reformanda, reformed and always reforming. As we gather next month in San Jose, we would do well by remembering Who is the Source of our Unity, and that we are part of Reformed tradition. Presbyterians are not fundamentalists insisting on lock-step belief and litmus tests of true faith. |
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Thursday, May 15 2008 @ 04:29 AM
 Presbyterian Equality Project -- We call upon all Presbyterians, their families and friends to take a stand today to end workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons and their families.
The Presbyterian Equality Project (PEP) is the national LGBT civil-rights equality project launched at the 2007 National Welcoming and Affirming Presbyterian Conference in Atlanta produced by MLP and hosted by North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia.
More Light Presbyterians is a national sponsoring organization for Lambda Legal's "Clock In for Workplace Equality" annual national campaign. You can show your support of workplace equality by participating in the pledge-a-thon. You can sign up today online. Details follow this Call for Equality. Please do forward this Call and opportunity to advance workplace equality to others within your family, church, workplace and networks. |
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Thursday, April 10 2008 @ 08:00 PM
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Santa Fe, NM: "Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly with your God" is the theme for the upcoming 218th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in San Jose, CA, June 21 - 28. In a time like now, and in the world as it is, the ancient Hebrew prophet Micah's call has a profoundly contemporary and timely ring.
Many important matters of vision and mission face this Assembly and our Church: the election of a new Stated Clerk; the election of the Moderator of our Church; the growing needs of our country and world in terms of peacemaking, economic justice and addressing the real world problems of hunger, homelessness, HIV-AIDS within the USA and around the globe, fair and just immigration policy, etc. |
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Wednesday, May 07 2008 @ 04:06 AM
 Who can ask the question of time? As an out gay Presbyterian Elder, Christian and human rights activist, for me the context of location makes all the difference in the world. In any discussion of "time," one must ask who is most affected by the persistence and continuation of the prejudice, discrimination, injustice, false witness and the harm? Any question about "time" -- can well be informed by the Civil Rights movement and the women's equality movement.
It was in 1974 that the Rev. David Sindt came out to the entire Presbyterian Church and world with his sign at that summer's General Assembly, "Is Anyone Else Out There Gay?" This was the watershed moment of more light breaking forth in our Church. The "More Light" statement in 1978 of sanctuary, advocacy and witness by West Park Presbyterian Church, New York City inspired and inspire today other Presbyterian Churches to minister, affiliate and witness as More Light Churches. |
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Wednesday, April 30 2008 @ 03:59 AM
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Philadelphia, PA: On April 30, Michael J. Adee, Executive Director & Field Organizer, More Light Presbyterians, and Presbyterian elder from Santa Fe, New Mexico will speak at the 11th Annual National Religious Colloquy of the Equality Forum 2008, a Global LGBT Conference in Philadelphia. This colloquy explores the intersections of religion, faith and the LGBT community.
"As an out gay Presbyterian Elder and a Christian working for affirmation and justice for LGBT persons and their families within our Church and equal rights in civil society, Michael is wonderfully suited to participate in this national conversation about faith and the LGBT community at the Equality Forum 2008," said Vikki Dearing, Co-Moderator. |
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Saturday, April 26 2008 @ 04:09 AM
 More Light Presbyterians call for Marriage Equality with GAPJC decision and support for the Baltimore Overture at 218th G.A. in San Jose
"Each person --- regardless of gender, sexual orientation or bodily condition -- has a moral right to love and be loved." This excerpt is from "More Light on Marriage," a teaching resource on marriage equality which may be found here. |
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Friday, April 25 2008 @ 06:19 PM
More Light Presbyterians stand in solidarity with the National Day of Silence, April 25, to address anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. As More Light Presbyterians work to create and support safe places for LGBT persons and their families in local churches and our denomination, we also support safe places for all students within schools.
The National Day of Silence is sponsored by GLSEN: The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network, New York City, NY. We commend and call all Presbyterians to prayerfully and thoughtfully consider how all of us can work to provide safety and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and queer students in the schools within our local communities and presbyteries. |
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Tuesday, April 15 2008 @ 07:54 PM
 I commend to you this thoughtful and faithful teaching, a Call to justice and advocacy groups within our Church, and a Call to the Presbyterian Church (USA) from one of our own, Rev. Ray Bagnuolo, Minister of the Word and Sacrament, PCUSA, serving as pastor with Palisades Presbyterian Church, Palisades, NY, a welcoming and affirming More Light Presbyterian congregation. The Session of Palisades Presbyterian Church sent the Ordination Equality Overture which was adopted by Hudson River Presbytery, now called the Hudson River Overture. The National Board of Directors of More Light Presbyterians and I give thanks to God for the vision and commitment of this fine congregation, Session and its pastor. |
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