A update from the CA Faith for Equality Organizing Committee

California Lesbian Couples Married Today

The "I Do's" begin today at 5:01pm when Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon marry in San Francisco, and Robin Tyler and Diane Olson marry in Beverly Hills. Robin's and Diane's ceremony will be led by CA Faith for Equality Organizing Committee member Rabbi Denise Eger.  

What joy! What nachas!

Today we celebrate these two unions, and tomorrow we celebrate those of more gay and lesbian couples, whose commitments to one another will be recognized in legal marriages throughout California.

We struggled many years, but now is our time for blessing. See how Paul Waters and Kevin V are preparing for and sharing their blessing in today's LA Times article.

Enjoy today. Celebrate the moment. And take pride in our community.

To support the voice of faith communities in our continuing pursuit of happiness, contribute to California Faith for Equality.

A Prayer for This Day

With joy and love we celebrate the couples who will be married today. Grant them peace in their homes and love in their hearts that they might always create a place for faith in both.

Open our hearts to those who would protest our love and call us names. Guide us to be whole in our faith and know that their words are not God's. 

May our covenants be blessed and our marriages honored. Let every court be called a house of marriage for all couples.

Grant us health, prosperity and peace on this day and forward.

Let us say, amen.

Coalition Partner Events

June 22nd, 2-5pm. "The Church and the Black LGBT Community," Derrick's Jamaican Restaurant, 6806 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Story-sharing followed by group dialogue sponsored by the Jordan Rustin Coalition. For more information, contact Anne Marie at williams@jordanrustincoalition.org.

YouTube Video: Faith Leaders for the Freedom to Marry

Watch faith leaders describe their support for the freedom to marry in our YouTube video, created in conjunction with the Institute for Judaism and Sexual Orientation, Metropolitan Community Church and the Fellowship. Join these faith leaders in publicly stating your support for the freedom to marry. Sign the declaration!

Volunteer!!

Identify supporters of the freedom to marry at Pride events throughout California and in your congregation. Please contact Kerry at kerry@cafaithforequality.org or 310-598-5866 for volunteer opportunities in your area or to sign up for a shift at San Francisco Pride!

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·         $300 supports 1 month of programming

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