An Open Letter

Marriage Equality- It is Simple Justice

Sunday, September 26th, the First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco celebrated its recognition of the right of all couples to marry. The Congregation has been uniting same-sex couples for over 40 years.

At the 11 am service, Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) President Rev. William Sinkford discussed marriage equality as part of his sermon on The Liberal Church in a Fundamentalist Age.

Participants in the service included the Lesbian Gay Chorus San Francisco, the Metropolitan Community Church Worship & Praise Choir and Band, and the Unitarian Universalist Choir.  San Francisco Assessor/Recorder Mabel Teng spoke, and Seph and Denis Paul will lit the chalice.

The Congregation donated $1,290 in the plate collection for the UUA President's Freedom to Marry Fund. Thank you!

Following the service, a Rally for Marriage Equality co-sponsored by Marriage Equality California (MECA) will included a march through the neighborhood.

See pictures of the hot time we had!  Additional photographs are in the Society's electronic newsletter.

UU's on the Bus

Four Unitarian Universalists are participating in MECA's cross-country National Equality Express bus trip accross the country, October 4 -11.

Rev. John Millspaugh of Mission Viejo and Rev. Helen Carroll of San Luis Obispo are getting ready to "ride" their talk from San Francisco to Washington DC.

These two straight ministers are joining Bev and Jaqueline, a lesbian UU couple from Fresno, and a busload of people from many different walks of life, on the Marriage Equality Caravan that is traversing the country.

You can follow their journey through 12 cities, from San Francisco to DC, through Rev. John and Rev. Helen's weblog, which will appear daily on the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry California web site.

Want to Help?!

We need you to help with publicity, sign making, marching, and attending the rally.  We are gathering for a work party Saturday at 1 pm at the Stebbins Library of the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street at Geary. 

Contact UUs4ME by e-mail or phone

E-mail:  UUs4ME
Telephone: 415 334-3686

We are Grateful...

To the people and organizations who helped make our September 18th An Evening of Equality... for a Lifetime of Rights fun, rowdy, and financially successful! 

UUs4ME volunteers:

Charlotte Langmaid for help with media, audio visual, and interviews.

March and Rally:  Robert Packenham

Media team: Nicolette Toussaint, Tom Dunn, David Hulbert.

Outreach and education: Rev. John Robinson, Rev. Alyson Jacks, Rev. Fred Rabidoux, Rev. Lindi Ramsden, Gloria Rainwalker, David Foster, Tori Wieldt

Ticketing: Dick Castile, Leslie Bader, Mason Ingram, Geoff Kulik.
Guest Housing: Ramona Greer, Amy Kelly & Maric Munn, Louise & Don Heynemann.
Logistics: Mike McGirr, Diane Allen, Rob Packenham, Sandi Pilon, David Jones, Bernice Biggs.

Reception: Luanne Schulte, Maric Munn, Leslie Bader, Linda Robertshaw, David Foster, Hannah K. Day , Gloria Rainwalker, Stephen Schwichow, Riley Mc Laughlin, Amy Kelly, Maric Munn, Steve Caramia, Kaye Carlson, Matt Anderson.

Steering Committee: Don Williams, Kathleen Quenneville, Galen Workman.

Groups at the Reception:

Veterans 4 Marriage Equality: Alexander Hamilton post of the American Legion, Post 448
Marriage Equality California
Davina Kotulski for Why You Should Give a Damn About Gay Marriage
Voters 4 Marriage Equality: Linda Harris First UU San Francisco
UU Legislative Ministry California
Immigration Equality 4 Marriage Equality - Wendy Daw and Belinda Ryan
Retirees 4 Marriage Equality
Families 4 Marriage Equality: Our Family Coalition - Aimee Fisher
UUs 4 Marriage Equality