African-Americans, clergy, and African-American clergy have been some of the real powerhouse groups that have been instrumental in making marriage equality a reality in the District of Columbia. “Love has won out over fear,” said Rev. Dennis Wiley, co-pastor at Covenant Baptist Church and a co-chair of DC Clergy United for Marriage Equality. “Equality [...]
DC clergy rejoice at marriage equality milestone in nation’s capitol |
| By: Laurel Ramseyer Tuesday March 2, 2010 5:08 pm |
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Washington DC’s All Souls Church hosts marriage bill signing ceremony |
| By: Laurel Ramseyer Friday December 18, 2009 4:36 pm |
Washington, D.C.’s All Souls Church hosted Mayor Fenty and the marriage bill signing ceremony earlier today, sending a strong message that religious freedom means not being being precluded from solumnizing same-gender marriages. The unwavering support for the marriage bill of most DC Councilmembers of color and of Mayor Fenty, along with the advent and pro-activism [...]
Pro-equality clergy greatly outnumber the anti-gay variety in Washington, D.C. |
| By: Laurel Ramseyer Friday October 30, 2009 3:00 pm |
Referendum 71 activities in Washington State have kept me so busy that I’ve had little time to watch marriage equality events unfolding in the other Washington. But when I saw this delicious article by Tim Craig in today’s Washington Post, called “Pastors unite to support same-sex marriage in D.C.”, I just had to stop and [...]
