Lay Led Groups Rainbow EqUUality Advocates
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Rainbow EqUUality Advocates (formerly Freedom to Marry) Lay Led Ministry was originally to educate ourselves, our congregation, and our community about all aspects of the right to marry, and explore ways to let it be known that this ministry supports the right of same sex couples to marry. However, in Pennsylvania, gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender individuals currently lack equal rights in employment, lending, housing and public accommodations; in addition, only those lucky enough to have enlightened employers have access to health care benefits for domestic partners. Although we will continue to advocate for marriage equality, we must focus our efforts on equal rights in these crucial areas first.
For more information, contact Alanna Berger, alannaberger@hotmail.com
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The decision to form such a Lay Led Ministry at UCH was inspired in part by the historical support of the UUA for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, and Transgendered persons (http://www.uua.org/news/2004/freedomtomarry/), the fact that the UCH is a Welcoming Congregation (http://www.uua.org/obgltc/wcp/wc1expln.html) and finally, President Sinkford's Freedom to Marry initiatives (http://www.uua.org/giving/ftmfund.html)
See us on YouTube!
View photos from the Freedom to Marry Rally in Harrisburg on Valentine's Day 2006!
View photos from Pridefest 2006!Visit Silent Witnesses of Central PA, or contact Alanna Berger if you would like to help.