Tag Archives: Bible

Heartland Clergy Interviews

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Scott Jones

The Oklahoma City-based podcast Oklahoma: Inside Out has recently interviewed two Heartland clergy who have signed the Heartland Proclamation. Rev. Dr. Kathy McCallie of Church of the Open Arms UCC in Oklahoma City discusses the bible and sexuality among other topics. Rev. Dr. Scott Jones of First Central Congregational United Church of Christ in Omaha […]

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Vancouver, BC, Clergy Inspired by Heartland Proclamation

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Eric Elnes

Today a group of clergy from Vancouver, BC, issued The Vancouver Proclamation – a document inspired by The Heartland Proclamation, whose wording closely follows it.  Other groups have contacted us asking if they could borrow the wording to create their own proclamations.  We say, “Go for it!”  Our own proclamation was inspired by one developed […]

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Video of the Heartland Proclamation’s Historic Release (2 min)

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Eric Elnes

Here’s a link to a 2-minute video compilation of the historic release of the Heartland Proclamation.  You can help us be spreading it far and wide – and inviting Heartland clergy to sign the Proclamation!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K77jBU9LKlw What are Heartland clergy?  They are licensed and ordained clergy from the following 13 states: IL, IN, IA, KS, […]

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Omaha World Herald Publishes Response

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Eric Elnes

A response to an angry reader who objected to the Heartland Proclamation was published today in the Omaha World Herald’s Public Pulse section (4B).  Originally an Op Ed piece was submitted, but was rejected by the Editor on the grounds that he would be compelled to publish a rebuttal and did not want to start […]

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Beyond the Sound Bite: A Fuller Version

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Eric Elnes

In the vision of the Hebrew prophet Amos, the preeminent sign of God’s presence and power is found where justice rolls down like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream (Amos 5:24). Today, with the banks of the Missouri River in full flood, the Heartland Clergy for Inclusion gathers with you to bear witness […]

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