Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender persons, families and allies to enter into historic dialogue with mega-church leaders and congregation members
An “American Family Outing” is taking shape in the spring of 2008 so families can talk with 
mega-church leaders and congregation members to share the message that justice for LGBT people is compatible with Christian teaching.
Pot lucks, picnics and soulful talk are the order of the day as Soulforce, the Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC), the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), and COLAGE invite churches to talk-the-talk so everyone is free to walk-the-walk. Chicago-area lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and same-gender loving people, allies, and families are invited to join this historic dialogue with the leaders and families of
Interested persons and families must attend a free information session and training in nonviolence on Saturday May 3rd 10am – noon at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St. in Chicago, Il and apply online here.
Between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, 2008, we will also seek peaceful dialogue with Rev. Joel Osteen and Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas; Bishop T.D. Jakes and The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas; Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr., and Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland; Bishop Eddie Long and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia; and Dr. Rick Warren and Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California.
Additional training sessions and details of the June 8th event will be announced at the May 3rd information session. For questions or more information about the
Download event flyer and check back for local updates here
About Soulforce.
Founded by Rev. Mel White and his partner Gary Nixon, Soulforce is a non-profit organization located in
By applying the principles of relentless nonviolent resistance as lived and taught by M.K. Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. Soulforce is determined to help end the suffering of God's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered children and to help change the minds and hearts of religious leaders whose anti-homosexual campaigns lead (directly and indirectly) to that suffering.
About the National Black Justice Coalition.
The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) is a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black same-gender-loving, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people. The Coalition works with our communities and our allies for social justice, equality, and an end to racism and homophobia.
About COLAGE
COLAGE is the only national organization in the world specifically supporting children, youth and adults with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer parent (LGBTQ). Using our experiences and creativity, COLAGE offers a diverse array of community building opportunities, education, leadership development and advocacy by and for folks with LGBTQ parents.
About the Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC)
The Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC or UFMCC) was founded in October of 1968 by Rev. Elder Troy Perry who from the very beginning challenged people of faith to celebrate God’s love for all people, to build authentic community and to join together in Christian social action to stand against oppression, ignorance and intolerance and to address the needs of “those in trouble.” Today the MCC includes more than 230 congregations in over 20 countries as well as a number of new church developments in places such as the Eastern Europe,
About achurch4me?
achurch4me? is a new worshipping community re-imagining what faith, spirituality and “church” can be. achurch4me? is a ministry of the Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) and located at the Center on Halsted,
About Center on Halsted
Center on Halsted offers support networks and programs—Mental Health Services, Youth and Senior Programs, Anti-Violence Project, AIDS/HIV & STD Hotline and Community Technology Center—that meet the cultural, emotional, spiritual, social, educational, and recreational needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth, adults, seniors, and families.
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