Faith Community Action around Day of Decision
Faith leaders, the Bay Area Coalition for Welcoming Congregations, California Faith for Equality, and Equality California are kicking into gear to provide faith centered events across the state.
The “Sunday” After
Sunday, May 31
The weekend following the court decision, clergy and worship leaders are encouraged to address the theological, social and emotional effects of the court decision during their worship service.
The coalition of co-sponsors also includes Jewish Mosaic, California Council of Churches, Progressive Jewish Alliance, Freedom in Christ Church of San Francisco, Metropolitan Community Church, The Fellowship, Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of California, Glide Memorial Church, Marriage Equality USA, and the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies at the Pacific School of Religion.
For more information or to have your event included, please contact andrea@eqca.org or rspringfellow@clgs.org.
Friends in Faith
As a part of our newly launched Win Back Marriage: Make It Real! campaign, Equality California along with its faith coalition building partners, including GettoKnowUsFirst.org, California Faith for Equality and Bay Area Coalition for Welcoming Congregations is working to support clergy and congregants from all faith traditions around the State of California to talk to their congregations about why the freedom to marry matters. More Information >>
Upcoming Faith Events
- Danville
Friday, May 29
Worship and Prayer Service
Peace Lutheran Church
3201 Camino Tassajara
7 p.m.
The sanctuary will be open throughout Friday for prayer, meditation or reflection. Clergy will be available from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for any individuals or couples seeking pastoral care and conversation. Friends with no faith tradition are invited to join.
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Redlands
Sunday, May 31
Redlands United Church of Christ
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
You are invited to gather with other peaceful people of faith to continue the healing process and to deepen our commitment to full equality. Talk, laugh, cry, listen, share, pray, be creative, find refreshment for the journey... Meet in the Covenant Hall. Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Sharon R. Graff.
- Oakland
Thursday, June 4
March and Prayer Service
6:30 p.m.
Gather at the 12th BART Station and walk over to the 14th Lake Merritt United Methodist Church (1330 Lake Shore Ave) for a service on their steps. Walk around the lake for a candlelight vigil or celebration after the service.
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