Military Partners and Families Coalition

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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)


MPFC Welcomes Our Newest Coalition Member

 

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.

 

Matching Donor - You Can Make a Difference!

 

MPFC has received a generous gift from a private donor who will automatically match your donation dollar for dollar up to $500!! 

 

Know these much needed funds will go to support our mission and to promote the civic responsibility to support ALL military families. Thank you!!

 

Every dollar you donate to the Military Partners and Families Coalition*  will be matched up to $500.Use our secure online donation. 

 

Every Effort Helps



Your financial contributions help to:

  • Raise media-awareness about LGBT military families.
  • Create safe spaces for military partners/spouses and their families to connect.
  • Increase visibility and raise awareness of our military families through local and national military events.
  • Educate and connect LGBT military families on resources available.
  • Advocate for equal benefits for ALL (straight and LGBT) military families.

You can also mail your donation to:

Military Partners and Families Coalition
PO BOX 25248
1301 S Fern St
Arlington, VA 22202
 

*MFPC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous financial donation.

 

 

 

 

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