Tag Archives: Heartland Proclamation

Heartland Clergy Interviews

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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Human Rights Campaign Supports Heartland Proclamation

In their weekly message the Human Rights Campaign supported the Heartland Proclamation: Good afternoon.  Every day, I am deeply moved by the many diverse people across this country working for LGBT equality often with little fanfare or resources.  In Omaha, Nebraska, for instance, an extraordinary group of religious leaders are working to advance the Heartland […]

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Heartland Proclamation Stirs Up Controversy

The Presbyterian Layman – a conservative publication focusing largely on issues facing the Presbyterian Church – released an article today observing that the Heartland Proclamation “has ignited lots of debate” across the internet. Curiously, while the article devotes significant space to quoting ministers who oppose the Heartland Proclamation, none of them are Presbyterian.  The only Presbyterians […]

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Heartland Pride

Heartland Pride is today in Omaha and Council Bluffs.  Some of the churches whose clergy signed the statement will be present and the group Heartland Clergy for Inclusion will be represented in the parade. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and runs along tenth street from Farnam to Pacific.  And the festival this year will […]

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

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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