CLGS in the News
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How About a Prayer for All Marriages (And All Committed Relationships Rooted in Love)?
Bernard Schlager featured in Huffinton Post Op-Ed
Dr. Schlager's piece entitled, How About a Prayer for All Marriages (And All Committed Relationships Rooted in Love)? is featured ...
Homos for the Holidays: A Religion Survival Guide
Rev. Jay Johnson's piece entitled, Homos for the Holidays: A Religion Survival Guide was featured in the December 20th issue of the Huffington Post. Rev. Johnson, Senior Director of Academic ...
Sticks, Stones, Words and Cyberspace: The Bullies on the Playground Just Got Bigger
Rev. Gwen Thomas, coordinator of the CLGS African American Roundtable, was featured in the Huffington Post. Rev. Thomas' piece entitled, Sticks, Stones, Words and Cyberspace: The Bullies on the Playground Just Got Bigger is featured in the October 20th issue of the Huffington Post. Rev. Thomas addresses anti-bullying awareness programs.
In Support of Faith, Fairness and California's FAIR Education Act
This Op-Ed is written by Rev. Roland Stringfellow, Director of Ministerial Outreach at CLGS. Rev. Stringfellow discusses California's SB 48, the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive and ...
Gay alumni question policy of Christian college in Montecito
CLGS's executive director, Bernard Schlager, is quoted in this article about alumni of Westmont College addressing the school's policy of banning "homosexual ...
Expelled Ugandan Bishop Ministers to LGBT People
On May 25, 2010, CLGS was pleased to honor the Rt. Rev. Christopher Senyonjo, retired bishop of West Buganda in Uganda, with a Leading Voice Award. Bishop Senyonjo is a courageous and outspoken supporter of LGBT people in Uganda, where legislation currently under consideration could lead to the bishop's imprisonment. This article was written by Richard Lindsay.
A Community Prays and Reflects on Prop 8
This article features Rev. Roland Stringfellow's work in organizing faith communities around marriage equality in northern California. It also provides good background material to the marriage question in California and other states.
Faith Groups Mark the First Anniversary of Prop 8 in California
One year after the passage of Proposition 8 in California, which took away the right of lesbian and gay couples to marry, communities of faith gathered around the state to commemorate the anniversary and re-commit themselves to the marriage equality struggle
Lutherans to Vote on LGBT Clergy
CLGS's Jay Johnson talks about national denominations' votes on ordination of LGBT clergy.
Roland Stringfellow speaks out on "gay exorcism" video
In a story that was picked up around the world, Roland Stringfellow, coordinator of CLGS's Bay Area Coalition of Welcoming Congregations comments on the recent YouTube video of a Connecticut church's attempt to "exorcise" homosexuality from a teen.
Irene Monroe on "Talk of the Nation"
Rev. Irene Monroe, coordinator of the CLGS African-American Roundtable, speaks about her coming out experience on a nationally-syndicated NPR show.
Proposition Hate Redux
Irene Monroe, CLGS African-American Roundtable coordinator, shares her thoughts on "Proposition Hate." She writes, "a government is ethically bankrupt when it legally frames a minority group's civil rights as a ballot question."
Marriage equality can be achieved by separating church and state
Jay Johnson, senior director of academic research and resources at CLGS, is quoted in this article questioning the role of clergy as agents of the state in performing marriages.
PSR professor Jeffrey Kuan on being arrested after Prop 8 decision
PSR Old Testament professor Jeffrey Kuan, a straight ally, was one of four faculty and staff of PSR among the 175 arrested after the California Supreme Court's decision upholding Proposition 8. He explains his participation in the civil disobedience here.
California Supreme Court upholds gay marriage ban
This article was picked up by around 200 news pages and blog sites. The AP Photo by Paul Sakuma included Rev. Roland Stringfellow (fifth from left) coordinator of the CLGS Bay Area Coalition of Welcoming Congregations, and chief organizer of the faith response to the California Supreme Court’s decision on Proposition 8.
Gay issues may splinter churches
Jay Johnson, CLGS senior director of academic research and resources, talks about how Protestant denominations will discuss LGBT issues at their upcoming national conventions.
Hundreds pray on eve of Prop 8 ruling
Roland Stringfellow comments on interfaith service, organized in part by CLGS's Bay Area Coalition of Welcoming Congregations, at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco on the night before the California Supreme Court's decision on Proposition 8.
Words of Wisdom
PSR alumna and former Miss California Rev. Nicole Lamarche worked with CLGS executive director Mary Tolbert to create this comment on the Bible and same-sex marriage, in response to Miss California USA Carrie Prejean's comments against same-sex marriage. Hollywood gossip columnist Perez Hilton posted this article and received more than 500 responses. PSR's Web site received more than 6000 hits over the course of the week following this announcement. Rev. Lamarche went on to comment on this issue as an advocate for same-sex marriage on Larry King Live.
Obituary for PSR professor Michael Mendiola
Obituary for Michael Mendiola, openly gay professor of ethics at PSR, and supporter and friend of CLGS. Mendiola died of cancer December 18, 2008.
Mary Tolbert speaks out against NYTimes "No Mob" ad
Mary A. Tolbert, CLGS Executive Director, speaks out in an article addressing the recent New York Times full-page ad denouncing Prop 8 protests as mob intimidation.