The Religious Institute is seeking the endorsement of rostered leaders from a wide range of faith communities, joining in a call for comprehensive sexuality education, sexual and reproductive health, and the full inclusion of women and LGBT persons in religious communities and society at large.   The document in question is the Religious Declaration on...Continue reading→

Today, October 17, 900 members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) from congregations in New York State and southern Connecticut announced that they intend to make weddings available to same-gender couples who meet the legal requirements for marriage.  In their announcement, they said marriage will be available to all, gay or straight, despite the discrimination...Continue reading→

Learn more about marriage matters Freedom to Marry. Love + Commitment = Marriage. Freedom to Marry has a wonderful, interactive map on its home page from which you can find up-to-date information about the movement for marriage equality in each state. Also, see “Talking Talking About Marriage Equality.” Movement Advancement Project provides a number of...Continue reading→