Personal essay from gay Jewish rabbi shows importance of family acceptance
Posted on Jul 20, 2012 at 02:30 pm
A beautiful new essay from a lesbian Jewish rabbi in Tablet chronicles her wedding to another female rabbi and outlines how her grandmother grew to accept her. The essay provides a lens into how traditional Jewish communities can grow to not only accept - but to celebrate - their gay and lesbian family members.
Faith communities in Minnesota collaborate to oppose anti-gay marriage amendment
Posted on Jun 11, 2012 at 04:00 pm
In Minnesota, a diverse array of faith communities are joining together in opposition of a ballot initiative that seeks to prohibit the freedom to marry in the state.
Catholics in Baltimore organize in support of the freedom to marry
Posted on Jun 08, 2012 at 10:30 am
This weekend, a group of Catholics in Baltimore, Maryland will hold a rally and discussion in support of the freedom to marry for all couples. The group will be discussing strategies for ensuring that the freedom to marry is upheld in Maryland when it goes to the ballot in November.
Religious groups applaud 1st Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision on DOMA
Posted on Jun 01, 2012 at 11:00 am
Yesterday, a number of religious groups across the country applauded the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals' declaration that the so-called Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional.
Rev. Dr. Rebecca Ann Parker—Highlighting the Divine in Our World
Posted on Aug 08, 2011 at 02:31 pm
In this profile, Rev. Dr. Rebecca Ann Parker talks about why she views the freedom to marry "as an expansion of joy."
Believe Out Loud Offers Online Tool for Couples to Find Welcoming Congregations
Posted on Jul 25, 2011 at 01:21 pm
Want a religious venue for your wedding? Believe Out Loud has an searchable map that can help.
Rev. John Buehrens—A Prophetic Calling
Posted on Jul 25, 2011 at 01:02 pm
Rev. John Buehrens, a Unitarian Universalist minister, speaks about why the freedom to marry matters to him.
Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt—Ministering to the People
Posted on Jul 19, 2011 at 01:44 pm
Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt, an NY-based Unitarian Universalist minister, speaks about what the passage of the marriage bill in New York means to her.
The Beginning of the End of the Same-Sex Marriage Debate?
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Robert P. Jones, Ph.D. CEO and Founder of the Public Religion Research Institute looks at The New Majority in the Same-Sex Marriage Debate.
VIDEO: Why It’s Time for Marriage in Rhode Island
Posted on Mar 09, 2011 at 04:36 pm
Senate hearings on several marriage bills are being held tomorrow – find out how you can help.