From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Akron Ohio Letter Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 23:21:49 -0500 (EST) The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 12 congregations and religious organizations and 50 clergy from 15 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. November 16, 1997 Akron Beacon Journal 44 E. Exchange Street Akron, OH 44328 Dear Editor: Thank you for the interesting and informative November 9 article about the Rev. J. Philip Wogaman. However, we have a quibble with the phrase, "Make no mistake, Wogaman is one of the more liberal church leaders on the issue [of homosexuality]." This sounds as though Wogaman's views on sexual orientation are unique. Wogaman is still in the minority, but a rapidly growing minority. He is one of 1,385 United Methodist clergy who signed a petition supporting same-gender unions, and Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Episcopalian, Unitarian-Universalist, Disciples of Christ and Mennonite congregations are joining the Welcoming movement at a steady pace. Sincerely, Barbara Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators -- Interfaith Working Group Religious organizations, congregations iwg@libertynet.org and clergy supporting gay rights, http://www.libertynet.org/~iwg/ reproductive freedom, and the 215-235-3050 separation of church and state.