Clergy Support Letter
Let Justice Roll Down Like Water, Righteousness Like an Ever-Flowing Stream
Amos 5:24
Please join Maryland Faith for Equality, a broad coalition of religious and faith leaders who support marriage equality, by signing this petition:
We are Maryland clergy and religious leaders of many faiths, traditions, races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations. We represent religious institutions, organizations, and movements throughout the state. We come from different political parties and philosophies but lift our voices in unity to speak a faithful word for justice and equality for all families.
We declare that our faith calls us to affirm marriage equality for loving same-sex couples.
Our religious traditions and scriptures teach us that wherever love is present, God is also present. One of God’s greatest gifts to us is our human capacity to love one another. The ability of two people to enter into relationships and form families of love and care is one expression of this gift. It is holy and good. We therefore affirm that all Maryland families are worthy of fair treatment and deserve equal legal recognition.
We recognize that there are principled differences on this issue within the religious community. We affirm that the state should not require any religious group to officiate at, or bless, same-sex marriages. However, the state also should not favor the convictions of one religious group over another by denying individuals a fundamental right to legally marry whom they love. We expect and trust the legislation in Maryland will protect religious freedom and provide full protection for religious institutions to maintain their beliefs and traditions.
God is love and love is for everyone. Now is the time for Maryland to stand on the side of love and compassion to affirm equality for all LGBT families.
Don't miss out on attending Sheraton's first annual LGBT Wedding Show! All brides and grooms-to-be will be eligible to win great giveaways. A portion of the $5 admission charge will benefit The Trevor Project. Please RSVP at 410 321-7400 or info@sheratonbaltimorenorth.com.
Join Equality Maryland, and a fabulous panel of local, and celebrity judges, for a FIERCE Drag competition on Sunday, May 20th at Club Hippo in Baltimore, MD.
Come for your chance to win up to $500 in cash prizes or come to cheer on your favorite performer; or maybe even a favorite Judge.
Judges:
Carmen Carrera, from RuPaul's Drag Race
Baltimore-based singer Lea Gilmore
Deputy Chief, Kaliope Parthemos, Office of Mayor
SEIU 500 Political Director, Mark McLaurin
$15 per person over the age of 25
$10 for young adults under 25, or with a valid college ID
Free for all performers (sorry Kings and Queens, your entourage must pay to enter)
NEED YOUR OWN SEAT? VIP tickets are also available, with seating adjacent to the judges' area. VIP tickets are $30 each or $100 for a table of four.
All proceeds go to Equality Maryland.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS.
If you're interested in performing, please sign up at http://www.equalitymaryland.org/drag.
Marriage for same-sex couples is coming to Maryland! Are you ready? Join Shelly Webb and Jen Lloyd, Imago Educators and partners of 14 years for an evening of fun, helpful, skills-based relationship training.
Topics will include: Your Brain on Love; From the Honeymoon Stage to the
Power Struggle and Back; Maximizers and Minimizers in the Face of
Conflict; and the Five Languages of Love. You can learn more about Imago
Couples theory and therapy at www.gettingtheloveyouwant.com, but please
note that this evening is relationship education, not therapy, and is
open to both individuals and couples.
This event is free! Please click here to register.
