A Call for Your Help for Marriage Equality in New York State
Bronx, New York. May 23, 2009
by Steve Parelli, MDiv
Executive Director, Other Sheep
The NY Governor's same-sex marriage bill passed the Assembly in Albany on May 12. Now it goes to the Senate. The current legislative session ends June 22, so there's still time to act.
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Why this call for action in New York State from Other Sheep Executive Director
I'm a New York State queer boy! I grew up in the suburbs of Syracuse, vacationed in the Adirondacks, visited relatives on farms in Central New York, pastored my first church in Chautauqua County and have been living for 11 years now in New York City with my Brooklyn-born spouse, Jose Ortiz. I'm an all-around New York State boy. That's why I desire your help at this time for my beloved Empire State. |
Pride in the Pulpit
I'm a committee member of Pride in the Pulpit, a program of the Empire State Pride Agenda. Pride in the Pulpit confronts religious-based bigotry in New York State by building a network of congregations and leaders of faith throughout the state who advocate for equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) New Yorkers and their families. Kate McDonough is Pride in the Pulpit Coordinator. |