Tag Archives: LGBT

Why Omaha Needs to Pass the Equality Ordinance

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Eric Elnes

Someone asked if I would post my address at the Equal Omaha Press Conference yesterday regarding why Omaha needs to pass Councilman Ben Gray’s proposed amendment to the non-discrimination ordinance to protect LGBT persons.  Here it is: I am the Senior Minister of Countryside Community Church, a congregation of the United Church of Christ on […]

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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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Step toward Equality in the Heartland

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Scott Jones

Congratulations to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where the City Council yesterday passed an ordinance including sexual orientation in the non-discrimination policies for public employees.  This was the first attempt at such an ordinance in Oklahoma City and it passed with a vote of 7-2, including with the vote of Republican mayor Mick Cornett. Oklahoma-based The Equality […]

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Human Rights Campaign Supports Heartland Proclamation

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Scott Jones

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

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Eric Elnes

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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