FUSsa-talk Mailing List: Re: Fwd: Join Me On October 11th

[Carol Koepp (carolkoepp]

There may be something organized locally, by other UU cong.  I'm waiting to 
hear from Jo.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Tapp" <tappx001 [at] umn.edu>
To: "Carol Koepp" <carolkoepp [at] comcast.net>
Cc: "FUS Social Action talk" <fussa-talk [at] muusja.org>
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 5:02 PM
Subject: [sa-talk] Fwd: Join Me On October 11th


> I don't think his has been forwarded yet. An interesting protest!
>
> Bob
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> > From: "Rev. Mike Morran, Standing on the Side of Love" <love [at] uua.org>
> > Date: September 14, 2009 1:30:43 PM CDT
> > To: tappx001 [at] umn.edu
> > Subject: Join Me On October 11th
> > Reply-To: love [at] uua.org
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Robert,
> >
> > Once a year since 2006, First Unitarian of Denver, has gathered on
> > the steps of the Colorado State Capitol building instead of in our
> > sanctuary. We are joined by members of the wider community to bless
> > the unions of same gender couples on state property. We pray and
> > celebrate, sing and worship, all in order to end marriage
> > discrimination in Colorado.
> >
> > Can you join my congregation by hosting a Coming Out on the Side of
> > Love event in your community on October 11th?
> >
> > I cannot describe what a powerful and energizing annual event this
> > has become for our church. At any point in the year, the mere
> > mention of this witness brings loud cheers, applause, and oftentimes
> > tears of gratitude from the congregation. This year, on October
> > 11th, we will be joined by members of Jefferson Unitarian and expect
> > to have 500 people gathered.
> >
> > As a faith and pastoral leader, I witness inequality daily. I
> > minister to dozens of fine and faithful couples who are prevented
> > (by law!) from rights and responsibilities granted to other couples.
> >
> > As a citizen, a voter, and a believer in democracy, I say to my
> > government, "You can make discrimination legal, but you can't make
> > it right!"
> >
> > As a father of two children, I teach them that America is founded on
> > equality, freedom, and fairness. How do I explain to them that under
> > current law, some are more equal and free than others?
> >
> > For all of these reasons, I will continue to bring my congregation
> > to the Capitol Building every year. We will sing, praise, worship,
> > protest, and stand on the side of love.
> >
> > This year we will be gathering the signatures of all who assemble
> > for the Petition for Full Equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and
> > transgender people. We will share those signatures with our local
> > legislators and fax them to the Standing on the Side of Love
> > campaign for inclusion in national efforts.
> >
> > Please consider what YOU can do next month to join us in body, in
> > spirit, and in solidarity. Let us know that we're not alone! Let
> > everyone know what you stand for!
> >
> > Please host a Coming Out on the Side of Love event in your community
> > on October 11th.
> >
> > If we stand together, our love will win.
> >
> > Love,
> > Rev. Mike Morran
> >
> >
> > Rev. Mike Morran
> > Denver, Colorado
> >
> >
> >
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