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Christian Faith Leaders Honored Among Trans 100

By pwsbuilder / April 17, 2014 /

Last week, the second-annual Trans 100 was released, honoring Trans individuals from across the United States who are currently alive and active in the work of making the lives of Trans people better. Alongside Jen Richards, Minister Asher Kolieboi, co-founder of Legalize Trans* and current Chaplain Intern at the Davidson County Sheriff’s Department, served as the Co-Director of the 2014 Trans…

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United Methodists Gathering For Full LGBTQ Inclusion At Wedding

By pwsbuilder / April 9, 2014 /

Despite their denomination’s policy against gays and lesbians, people of faith from all over California and neighboring states will be celebrating a “Season of Love” this coming May—a call for acts of love and support for full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people in The United Methodist Church. “It all begins with…

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NYC Event: LGBT Stations Of The Cross

By pwsbuilder / April 2, 2014 /

Last year, acclaimed artist Mary Button created an inspiring series of unique and thought-provoking paintings for Believe Out Loud. Mary Button’s Stations Of The Cross: The Struggle For LGBT Equality invites viewers to see Jesus’ suffering in light of the marginalization of LGBT people, depicted throughout the 20th and 21st century. Join Believe Out Loud in New York City on Sunday,…

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James Rowe Named New Director Of Believe Out Loud

By pwsbuilder / March 19, 2014 /

Intersections International is pleased to announce the appointment of James Rowe as the new Director of Believe Out Loud. Prior to his new appointment, James served as both the Community Outreach Director and Acting Director for Believe Out Loud, working closely with faith leaders, movement organizers and welcoming churches across the country to advance LGBT equality…

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Case Dropped In Prosecution Of Scholar: Bishop Vows “Cessation Of Trials”

By pwsbuilder / March 10, 2014 /

White Plains, NY, March 10, 2014 – At a joint press conference today, United Methodist Bishop Martin McLee and Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Ogletree (pictured above) announced that the church was dropping the case against Dr. Ogletree for officiating at his son’s wedding. In a huge victory for the Methodist movement that is organizing ministry to all…

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10 Black Religious Leaders Advancing LGBTQ Justice

By pwsbuilder / February 28, 2014 /

As we near the end of Black History Month, we’re featuring ten lesbian, gay, transgender, same gender loving, and queer leaders (pictured clockwise) who are making history as they pave the way for the welcome and affirmation of all people across Christian traditions. 1. Archbishop Carl Bean Former Motown recording artist Archbishop Carl Bean has dedicated his…

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Attempt To Repeal The School Success And Opportunity Act Fails

By pwsbuilder / February 25, 2014 / Comments Off on Attempt To Repeal The School Success And Opportunity Act Fails

Today, the effort to repeal the School Success and Opportunity Act—California’s new law ensuring that all children have opportunities to do well in school—failed to qualify for the ballot. The law—also known as Assembly Bill 1266—went into effect on January 1st, ensuring that schools have the guidance they need to make sure all students, including…

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Believe Out Loud Presents At The Level Ground Film Festival

By pwsbuilder / February 20, 2014 / Comments Off on Believe Out Loud Presents At The Level Ground Film Festival

Today marks the start of the 2014 Level Ground Film Festival, the world’s first faith-based, LGBT film festival, in Pasadena, California. Believe Out Loud is excited to announce it will be one of the presenting sponsors participating during this groundbreaking event. The festival will run from February 20th through March 1st, and will feature an eclectic…

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Jordan Davis Verdict: United Methodist Coalition Speaks Out

By pwsbuilder / February 19, 2014 / Comments Off on Jordan Davis Verdict: United Methodist Coalition Speaks Out

Florida has witnessed yet another innocent, unarmed, young black man killed, and once again no one was held accountable. The very need to use descriptors like innocent and unarmed for a black man, when that is implicit if we were to say a young white man, outlines the racism that infects our communities. Jordan Russell Davis was the victim of…

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Russia And The Olympics: It’s Not A Game!

By pwsbuilder / February 18, 2014 / Comments Off on Russia And The Olympics: It’s Not A Game!

An Italian advocate for transgender rights and former member of parliament was detained at the Olympics for unfurling a rainbow flag with “Gay is OK” on it. Russian officials denied it, but the Italian foreign ministry activated its crisis protocol for Italian travelers in trouble. Russian President Vladamir Putin showed up last week at a celebration party for…

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