This afternoon I’ll be joining clergy from across the state in a worship service kicking off Rhode Island’s Gay Pride Week. the following is the public announcement from the chair of our Religious Coalition for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island. I think it is worth a read. And if you’re in the area, I hope to see you at three…
The eyes and the ears of the State of Rhode Island will be upon us for a brief moment this Sunday. This is our opportunity to stand and make a public statement as religious leaders that all people are beings of infinite value and worthy of respect. No feature of our humanity is defective. My sexual orientation, gay or straight, is God’s will and has God’s blessing.
Please join us for an Interfaith Prayer Service led by Clergy from the Rhode Island Religious Coalition for Marriage Equality will be held on June 13, 2010 to begin the observance of Pride Week in Rhode Island. Let us stand in God’s presence and affirm what others condemn; to celebrate God’s gift of human diversity. The event will feature clergy and congregants from numerous denominations and faith traditions and will be a celebration of the GLBT Community in prayer and song. This festive prayer service will “kick off” Rhode Island Pride Week on a loving and affirmative note.
Interfaith Prayer Service
Beneficent Church on Sunday June 13th at 3pm.
300 Weybosset St., Providence
A Reception in Abbott Park will follow the event.
Special music provided by:
Providence Gay Men’s Chorus
Clergy are invited to gather for procession at 2:45 PM.
Wear whatever vestment is in your tradition.
We will gather for a group photo after the service.
Liturgical color is rainbow or white.
There is a flyer attached. Please make copies and distribute.
Blessings,
Gene Dyszlewski
P.S. If you are interested in supporting the ministry of the Religious Coalition
please consider making a donation. A small donation will make a big difference.
To donate, click on this link:
http://www.firstgiving.com/genedyszlewski
Thank you,
Steering Committee of the RI Religious Coalition for Marriage Equality
The Rev. Eugene T. Dyszlewski, Chair
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