Hello there -- Theo, CR's administrative assistant, here! Soulforce is a significant "force" to reckon with as the people in this organization pursue an aggressive strategy for 2004. Stirrings are taking place in state of MA as the Constitutional Convention gets under way. A special gathering will feature Mr. Jimmy Creech, de-frocked United Methodist minister of some time back, and now an "official" with the Soulforce organization. Notice that they refer to him as "Rev" which he definitely IS NOT! Details below as issue of sodomite/lesbian marriages becomes more intense!

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BOSTON MA, Tuesday March 9, 2004 - 7:00 PM
Emmanuel-Boston Church, 15 Newbury St. in Boston

Keynote Speaker: the Rev. Jimmy Creech, United Methodist minister who was defrocked for performing a holy union for two men

Additional Speaker: MA Representative Byron Rushing (D)

On March 9, two days before the Constitutional Convention reconvenes to vote on an anti-gay Constitutional Amendment, the National Religious Leadership Roundtable for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equality and the Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry, will co-host an interfaith public event entitled: "As Long As We Both Shall Live: People of Faith Say Yes to Same Sex Marriage"

This 90 minute multimedia interfaith event will also include a powerpoint presentation, music, and speakers from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry, and the National Religious Leadership Roundtable for LGBT Equality.

LET VOICES OF FAITH BE HEARD.

Let's fill every one of the 650 seats in the sanctuary!

This event is free, and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

There will be a photo exhibit from Love Makes a Family Project on display at the Church.

* Wednesday, March 10 will be a lobby day, involving member of the Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry joined with members of the National Religious Leadership Roundtable. - Please mark your calendars and join us on March 9 and 10 to LET OUR VOICE BE HEARD

The leaders of over 40 pro-LGBT faith organizations coordinate through the National Religious Leadership Roundtable for LGBT Equality to amplify their progressive voices in public discourse; promote understanding of and respect for LGBT people; and promote equality, spirituality and justice. The National Religious Leadership Roundtable for LGBT Equality is a Project of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.