From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Germantown Mennonite Letter Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 23:23:08 -0400 (EDT) The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 10 congregations and religious organizations and 48 clergy from 14 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. October 16, 1997 The Congregation Germantown Mennonite Church 21 W. Washington Lane Philadelphia., PA 19144 Dear Brothers and Sisters: We were greatly saddened when we heard that you had been removed from your conference, for we know how much being in that community means to you. On behalf of all our members we thank you for sacrificing so much for a principle that we all hold dear. We feel sure that the strength you have already demonstrated will allow you to continue in your much-needed work, supported by your faith and by people of all religious backgrounds who share your vision of justice. God is with you. You are not alone. 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.