Posts Tagged ‘Advocacy’
Black History Prayer for Those of Us In the Margins
For those whose families never healed Broken by water, whips, laws and cultural norms For those whose breasts unfed upon Mixed tears with milk at the memories of their babies sold. For those whose stripes were inflicted and celebrated By good Christians in white sheets For every boll gathered, every shoe cobbled or shined Every…
Read MorePainting Sojourner Truth
I’ve long held that feminism, in order to be true and engaged and practical, must be intersectional. Such is also the case, I believe, for LGBTQ rights. The work of justice for queer people must also include justice for other marginalized groups. Because many LGBTQ people are also women, people of color, people with disabilities,…
Read MoreLGBT Advocates Call for Action on Climate, Oppose Nominee for Environmental Protection Agency
Today, leading national LGBT advocates issued an urgent call for action on climate change, and announced their strong opposition to President-elect Trump’s nominee for the Environmental Protection Agency. Scott Pruitt’s confirmation hearing is being held today before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Every day we work to make life better for our lesbian,…
Read MoreBelieve Out Loud To Debut New Training At Creating Change
Next week, the staff of Believe Out Loud will join more than 4,000 attendees in Philadelphia at the 29th annual Creating Change conference, which is hosted each year by the National LGBTQ Task Force. This year, the Believe Out Loud team will debut a new training: Digital Strategies for Faithful Action. This year’s workshop will…
Read More2016’s Top Ten Moments In the LGBTQI Christian Movement
DONATE TODAY: Help LGBTQI-Affirming Christians Stand Up to Faith-Based Hate in 2017 Each year, Believe Out Loud compiles a list of the top ten moments in the LGBTQI Christian movement. This year in particular, we have struggled to compile a list that necessarily includes the moments of grief and disappointment we’ve experienced as a community.…
Read MoreThe Lord’s Prayer For Transgender Awareness
This week is Transgender Awareness week, a week when we turn our attention to understanding the experiences and needs of the transgender community. It’s also a week that concludes with the Transgender Day of Remembrance this Sunday, on Nov. 20th. As people of faith, we need to educate ourselves this week on how we can…
Read MoreCatholic & LGBT Advocates Give Mixed Reactions To Pope Francis’ Latest Remarks
Pope Francis’ latest comments on LGBT issues, in which he both called for more competent and case-by-case pastoral care for transgender people and said there was a “world war to destroy marriage,” have provoked strong reactions. You can read a report on the papal remarks by clicking here, and you can find New Ways Ministry’s response by…
Read MorePilgrimage Of Mercy Seeks Equality For LGBTQ Catholics
Greg Bourke and his husband were plaintiffs in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that brought the freedom to marry to same-sex couples nationwide in June 2015. Now the men, who were named Persons of the Year by the National Catholic Reporter, are leading a “Pilgrimage of Mercy” to celebrate and recognize LGBT Catholics—and calling…
Read MoreQueering Racial Justice Institute In Philadelphia Features Workshops Hosted By NAACP
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has always been on the front lines of Civil Rights since its inception, and this time is no different. The Queering Racial Justice Institute is the perfect space to learn and engage around the pressing issues of our time. Set to take place on Saturday,…
Read MoreHappy Give Out Day!
Today is Give OUT Day! And today: we celebrate YOU! Each time you unapologetically claim your truth as an LGBTQI Christian or ally—you are liberating Christianity from the sins of transphobia, biphobia, and homophobia. Will you help us continue to spread this good news of God’s expansive love for all by donating to Believe Out…
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