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g ju s t out ' October 3. 2003 I 1 1 1 ; ì ì : ivi inewsbriefs Serving Mid-County Since 1968 International Collision Repair “No Shop Tríes Harder To Make The Repair Process Easier For its Customers " Continued from Page 7 we’re able to work on a justice issue oriented toward civil rights and equality, and then the authorities in each of the denominations can struggle whether or not to acknowledge the civil union.” Other program components will describe efforts communities (4 faith have made on other issues, such as suffrage, racism and labor relations. Presenters will challenge apathy and ignorance within faith communities when it comes to sexu al minority issues and provide examples of posi tive action among faith communities, demon strating how religious organizations can be agents of stx:ial change. Central to the event will be time for open discussion, and at least one attorney will be on hand to address specifically legal quest ions. The event is organized by Basic Rights Ore gon; Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays; Rose City Park Presbyterian Church; Love Makes a Family; and the Com munity of Welcoming Congregations, which represents 43 churches and synagogues across the Portland metropolitan area. All M akes All M odels Recommended By All Major Insurance Companies Insurance Claim Assistance Doug Beebe Associate Broker 30 Years of Satisfied Customers 503 . 471.3479 dougbeebe@cbseal.com • Certified Master Technician • A Written Lifetime Warranty (ask for details) • Computerized Frame & Alignment Systems Let me sell your home for the best price possible in the least amount of time According to the Rev. 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Tara Wilkins of Ainsworth United Church of Christ, who serves as chairwoman of the Community of Welcoming Congregations, says the event grew out of cooperation among various denominations that organized the Live Welcomes All conference last June. Since then, gay marriage has become a greater political issue, and each denomination is stmggling with how to handle it. One tactic the forum will address, Wilkins says, is to separate the civil and religious aspects ot marriage, similar to many European models. “Lots of church folk don’t realize that there’s a difference between civil marriage and religious marriage, and one of the things we want to high light is how they’re different,” Wilkins told Just Out. “The idea of civil marriage is more of a jus tice issue— gays and lesbians being allowed the same civil rights that straight couples are allowed. 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CHURCH Justi ce • • OF T H E BRETHREN R e c o n c i l i a t i o n • S impl ici ty We are an open Christian church that welcomes people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ethnicities and ages. • We believe the Bible has preserved and supports different perspectives of Christian faith. 1 2 7 2 7 SE M a r k e t St. P o r t la n d , O re g o n • Wel comi ng • We follow jesus' teachings by continuing our 300-year Brethren history of peace and service work. • We invite those who are drawn to a people of joy and action, of reflection and hope, to visit our congregation. w w w .p e a c e c o b .o r g K e r b y L a u d e r d a le , p a s t o r W o r s h ip : 1 1 :0 0 AM Phone: 503-254-6380
