Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 22:52:18 -0400 From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Philadelphia Daily News civil union letter July 10, 2000 Philadelphia Daily News PO Box 7788 Phila., PA 19101 Dear Editors: Thank you for your coverage of the first civil union ceremonies for same-gender couples in Vermont. We look forward to the day when two people of the same gender can enter into a civil union without it being newsworthy; when all states and the federal government recognize the relationships of unrelated consenting adults equally regardless of gender. Sincerely, Barbara Lamond Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators The above letter was sent on IWG letterhead listing 22 congregations and religious organizations and 65 clergy from 16 religious traditions. You can show your support by wearing an Interfaith Working Group shirt: http://www.iwgonline.org/clothes -- Interfaith Working Group PO Box 11706 Philadelphia, PA 19101 http://www.iwgonline.org/ iwg@iwgonline.org voice: 215-235-3050 fax: 215-232-0829