Subject: IWG Akron Letter Date: Thu, 25 Jul 1996 00:31:31 -0400 (EDT) From: Chris Purdom The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 2 congregations, 5 religious organizations and 35 clergy from 12 faiths and denominations. If you are in the general Philadelphia area and represent a congregation or religious organization or are clergy, let us know if you want to be added - all faiths are welcome. We will also be happy to help start similar organizations in other areas. Visit the web page at http://www.libertynet.org/~iwg/ or http://www.qrd.org/qrd/www/religion/orgs/iwg/ July 23, 1996 Akron Beacon Journal 44 E. Exchange Street Akron, OH 44328 Dear Editor: Thank you for the inspiring article about First Baptist Church's affirmation of sexual minorities. As more congregations reread scriptures that have long been interpreted in ways that demean and segregate, and listen for the word of God in the quiet voices of the oppressed, the churches that first stood up against their own denominations will be remembered for their courage. First Baptist is a leader in the major religious movement of our time; a stuggle within all faiths and denominations that needs to be documented and explained. Sincerely, Barbara Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators