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Advocacy
Events - 2005
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September 29,
2005
Bigger
than Jesus: challenging 'the truth'
 Gay
marriage has brought about wide-spread questioning of religious dogma.
"Raising
questions is more important than answering them," says Rick Miller. "Those
who claim to have answers - to possess 'the Truth'- are, in my humble
opinion, both unwise and dangerous." So
Rick co-created the hit show, Bigger than Jesus, returning to Toronto's
Factory Theatre on Sept. 29 for a "faith equality night".
Read "Bigger
than Jesus: challenging 'the truth'"
September 24,
2005
Troy
Perry at Halifax marriage celebration
 The
Rev. Elder Dr. Troy Perry, founder of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan
Community Churches (MCC Toronto solemnized the first legal gay marriages
in 2001), will speak at a Halifax gala on September 24. The celebration
marks the first year anniversary of the recognition of same-sex marriage
in Nova Scotia.
Read "Troy
Perry at Halifax marriage celebration"
September 18,
2005
MCC
Toronto invites marriage supporters
 The
Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, home of the first lawful lesbian
and gay marriages, issued an invitation to all supporters of same-sex
marriage. Please join us at 9 or 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 18 for an
expression of appreciation for the passage of Bill C-38. All are welcome,
but RSVP for limited seating. Can't attend? Messages are welcome!
Read "MCC
Toronto invites marriage supporters"
June 16-30, 2005
Toronto
showcases history of queer identity
 Artifacts
associated with the historic January 14 2oo1 marriage of Kevin Bourassa
and Joe Varnell will be exhibited during Toronto's Pride celebrations.
The marriage was the first legal marriage for a gay couple. The exhibition,
Making History: Construction of Queer Identity, is at the qu-Art Gallery,
125 King St. East from June 16 to 30.
Read "Toronto
showcases history of queer identity"
May 1, 2021
Equality
Forum: 40 years, 40 heroes
 Philadelphia:
Equality Forum's 40th Anniversary Celebration
of the gay and lesbian civil rights movement will be held in Philadelphia's
Independence National Historical Park on May 1, 2005. Thirty-seven individuals,
a company, and two couples involved in the fight for gay marriage, will
be honored as heroes from the 40 year movement for equality.
Read "Equality
Forum: 40 years, 40 heroes"
April 9 - 10,
2005
Religious
faithful rally for gay marriage
 Hundreds
of participants representing a broad range of faith groups, including
Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, Quakers, Sikhs, and Unitarians
are expected to rally in support of gay marriage in cities across Canada
this weekend. Events are planned in Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary
and Vancouver.
Read "Religious
faithful rally for gay marriage"
February 14 to
18, 2005
Marriage
check-up for same-sex couples
 In
the years that have passed since the historic 2003 victory for gay marriage,
couples have claimed their human right and shared, with opposite sex couples,
the joys and challenges of marriage. We've already seen the first divorce
of a same-sex marriage, so it is great to know that OAMFT is offering
support through a free marriage checkup.
Read "Marriage
check-up for same-sex couples"
February 14, 2021
Freedom
to Marry Day in Canada
 As
we celebrate the fourth anniversary of the first legal same-sex marriages
in Canada, we think of gay and lesbian couples who live in areas that
still deny Charter rights. Join the 3rd annual Valentine's Day of actions
and celebrations. If you are in an area that respects rights, celebrate
and give thanks, otherwise, demand access to gay marriage.
Read "Freedom
to Marry Day in Canada"
February
11, 2005
Vancouver
rally to support Charter rights
 The
Young Liberals of Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, are spearheading
efforts to put together a non-partisan rally in Vancouver to support Charter
rights and equal marriage. Supporters are invited to gather:
Friday,
February 11, 2021 at 9:45 a.m.
Meet at Vancouver
Art Gallery (Georgia and Howe)
March from gallery to the BC
Courthouses
"This
is not just about the Liberal Party," says organizer Braeden Caley,
"it is a human rights policy that desperately needs all the support
it can get."
For
additional information, please contact Braeden
Caley, Director of Policy, UBC Young Liberals of Canada, at 604-809-9951
or 604-506-5910.
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