CLGS

MEDIA ADVISORY September 8, 2008 Contact: Roland Stringfellow Media Coordinator and Event Organizer Phone: 510-849-8934 townhall[at]clgs[dot]org

Town Hall Meeting: For Faith, For Love, Forever
in support of marriage equality

Featuring clergy from the African-American community and the cast from the hit Logo network series Noah's Arc and the upcoming feature film, Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom.

Thursday, October 2, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Oakland
2501 Harrison St. Oakland, CA

Pre-Event Reception with the actors of Noah.s Arc
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ($300.00)
Town Hall Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ($30.00)

Sponsors: Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry; San Francisco Foundation; Energy 92.7 FM; and First Congregational Church of Oakland

More on the town hall meeting: Central to the debate on same-sex marriage in the African-American community is the institution of the black church. Despite media portrayals suggesting complete disapproval, African-American clergy have a variety of opinions on same-sex marriage. This event will highlight an inclusive vision among African-American pastors and ministers. Joining in the discussion will be the cast of the hit Logo network television series Noah's Arc, also starring in the ground breaking feature film Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom. The cast will share their thoughts on making the first black gay love story for the big screen. Voter registration and "No on Prop 8" information will be available following this forum.

Event participants will include:
African-American clergy from the Bay Area, including:

* Rev. Roland Stringfellow, director of the Bay Area Coalition of Welcoming Congregations
* Rev. Lynice Pinkard, pastor, First Congregational Church of Oakland
* Rev. Francine Brookins, pastor, Wright Chapel A.M.E. Church San Francisco
* Dr, Dorsey Blake, Dean of the Faculty Starr King School for the Ministry

The Cast from Noah's Arc:

* Darryl Stephens (Noah)
* Doug Spearman (Chance)
* Rodney Chester (Alex)
* Christian Vincent (Ricky)
* Jenson Atwood (Wade)

This is the first time all five actors have appeared together at a public forum.

For more information and registration, see: http://equalitytownhall.eventbrite.com/

For more on Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom, see: http://www.noahsarcmovie.com