Community
Alliance and Action Network is sponsoring "Leave no Family Behind:
A Community Based Discussion on Marriage Equality, Access to Benefits,
and the Everyday Obstacles Faced by Gay and Lesbian Families"
Time/Date:
7 to 9 p.m. on March 25
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church, 3401 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.
This event, which is free, will include a panel discussion and a question-and-answer
session.
In what is being seen as a growing trend across the nation, lesbian and gay
groups are working closely with progressive churches and synagogues in an effort
to build support for marriage equality.
Local events
On the local level, more and more events such as this weekend's Community-based
discussion on Marriage Equality, benefits access and issues which face gay and
lesbian families. (info in box at right) National groups National organizations
are also reaching out to faith-based organizations. Recently the National
Gay and Lesbian Task Force merged with Institute
for Welcoming Resources and the Human Rights Campaign
has expanded its work in reaching out to religious groups.
