Progressive Religion to the Rescue   

Mary E. Hunt, Ph.D.

Could it be that federal support for same-sex marriage will get a running start in the military?  In late September, I attended a moving celebration hosted by the Military Partners and Families Coalition called "Beyond 61." It was a celebration of the new lease on life that these folks experienced after the 60-day waiting period following the repeal of DADT. So it may seem odd to look to chaplains for support. Enter the Forum on the Military Chaplaincy as a key player in strategies for reform. This group is made up offormer and current military chaplains, who provided assistance in DADT days, albeit under the radar, are in the vanguard of those seeking equal rights for all. (Read Full Article)

Forum on the Military Chaplaincy:*

This group is made up of former and current military chaplains, who provided assistance in DADT days, albeit under the radar, are in the vanguard of those seeking equal rights for all.

*Website currently under construction

MPFC Affirming and Welcoming Faith Communities

Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington:

A diverse, welcoming community of open hearts and minds since 1948. Contact: The Rev. Carlton Smith.

Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA):

UUA affirms the worth of human beings, advocates freedom of belief and the search for advancing truth, and tries to provide a warm, open, supportive community for people who believe that ethical living is the supreme witness of religion. Contact: The Rev. Sarah Lammert, Director of Ministries and Faith Development.