From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Philadelphia Daily News Letter Date: Wed, 15 Oct 1997 23:25:49 -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 14, 1997 Philadelphia Daily News PO Box 7788 Phila., PA 19101 Dear Editors: Thank you for the story about MCC Philadelphia. The Daily News continues to impress us by breaking down stereotypes with portrayals of religious diversity. Sexual orientation, ethnic background, and religious belief and practice are found in more combinations than most people can begin to comprehend. The very notion of a drag gospel choir undoubtedly helped to alter some of your readers' perceptions of reality. 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.