EQUAL PARTNERS in FAITH

EQUAL PARTNERS IN FAITH is a multi-racial national network of religious leaders and people of faith committed to equality and diversity. Our diverse faith traditions and shared religious values lead us to affirm and defend the equality of all people, regardless of religion, race, ability, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. As people of faith, we actively oppose the manipulation of religion to promote inequality and exclusion.

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NATIONAL BLACK JUSTICE COALITION

The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) is a national civil rights organization of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and our allies dedicated to fostering equality by fighting racism and homophobia.

NBJC advocates for social justice by educating and mobilizing opinion leaders, including elected officials, clergy, and media, with a focus on Black communities. Though educational initiatives we promote policies that support racial justice and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Americans.

NBJC envisions a world where all people are fully empowered to participate safely, openly and honestly in family, faith and community, regardless of race, gender-identity or sexual orientation.

Dr. Sylvia Rhue, Director of Religious Affairs and Constituency Development at NBJC, is the former Executive Director of Equal Partners in Faith and a current member of the EPF Leadership Team. Mandy Carter and Irene Monroe, both Board members of NBJC, are also members of the EPF Leadership Team.

DISCIPLES JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK

The Disciples Justice Action Network (DJAN) is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic grassroots network of individuals, congregations, and organizations within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, all working together for greater justice, peace and inclusion in our churches, our nations, and our world.

DJAN is an inclusive network of Disciples from diverse racial, ethnic, geographical, theological, and political backgrounds. Leaders, members and supporters include people of diverse sexual orientations, diverse abilities, diverse gifts, and diverse ministries.

DJAN is the convener of Protestant Justice Action, a network of progressive groups within the mainline churches, and a founding member of the National Religious Leadership Rountable, a faith-based network of LGBT and pro-LGBT groups and organizations.

The Rev. Dr. Ken Brooker Langston, the Director of DJAN, is a founder of EPF and serves as Co-Convener of the EPF Leadership Team. DJAN Founders, May and Harvey Lord, are on the EPF Advisory Team. Another member of the DJAN Leadership Team, the Rev. Dr. Alvin Jackson, Senior Pastor of Park Avenue Christian Church in New York, is the co-chair of the EPF Advisory Council.

AMERICAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION

The mission of the American Humanist Association (AHA) is to promote the spread of humanism, raise public awareness and acceptance of humanism, and encourage the continued refinement of the humanist philosophy. The AHA works democratically to establish and protect the rights of all people in a peaceful, sustainable world of hope, opportunity, and fulfillment. We welcome as members those who share the humanist quest and dream, and cooperate with others who seek to further these values.

Although not theistic, some humanists identify themselves as religious or spiritual due to their belief that religion or spirituality, rightly understood, preserves and promotes certain basic and shared human values. Religious or spiritual humanists generally think of religion or spirituality as a personal response to the awe and wonder of life, and as a deeply committed participation in the human quest for the good life in a shared world.

Roy Speckhardt, Executive Director of AHA, is a member of the EPF Leadership Team.

EQUALITY FLORIDA

Equality Florida is a statewide education and advocacy organization dedicated to eliminating discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and class. The organization reaches over 50,000 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Supportive (GLBTS) households in Florida, making it one of largest civil rights groups working at the state level.

Equality Florida is committed to the principle that local organizations are the most important component of statewide and national efforts. Everything must be measured by whether or not it strengthens local groups, respects the work of local activists and builds bridges between communities.

Equality Florida is a member of the Equality Federation - Federation of Statewide LGBT Advocacy Organizations.

Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida, is Co-Convener of the EPF Leadership Team.

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		NATIONAL BLACK JUSTICE COALITION The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) is a national civil rights organization of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and our allies dedicated to fostering equality by fighting racism and homophobia. NBJC advocates for social justice by educating and mobilizing opinion leaders, including elected officials, clergy, and media, with a focus on Black communities. Though educational initiatives we promote policies that support racial justice and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Americans. NBJC envisions a world where all people are fully empowered to participate safely, openly and honestly in family, faith and community, regardless of race, gender-identity or sexual orientation. Dr. Sylvia Rhue, Director of Religious Affairs and Constituency Development at NBJC, is the former Executive Director of Equal Partners in Faith and a current member of the EPF Leadership Team. Mandy Carter and Irene Monroe, both Board members of NBJC, are also members of the EPF Leadership Team.


		DISCIPLES JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK The Disciples Justice Action Network (DJAN) is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic grassroots network of individuals, congregations, and organizations within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, all working together for greater justice, peace and inclusion in our churches, our nations, and our world. DJAN is an inclusive network of Disciples from diverse racial, ethnic, geographical, theological, and political backgrounds. Leaders, members and supporters include people of diverse sexual orientations, diverse abilities, diverse gifts, and diverse ministries. DJAN is the convener of Protestant Justice Action, a network of progressive groups within the mainline churches, and a founding member of the National Religious Leadership Rountable, a faith-based network of LGBT and pro-LGBT groups and organizations. The Rev. Dr. Ken Brooker Langston, the Director of DJAN, is a founder of EPF and serves as Co-Convener of the EPF Leadership Team. DJAN Founders, May and Harvey Lord, are on the EPF Advisory Team. Another member of the DJAN Leadership Team, the Rev. Dr. Alvin Jackson, Senior Pastor of Park Avenue Christian Church in New York, is the co-chair of the EPF Advisory Council.


		AMERICAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION The mission of the American Humanist Association (AHA) is to promote the spread of humanism, raise public awareness and acceptance of humanism, and encourage the continued refinement of the humanist philosophy. The AHA works democratically to establish and protect the rights of all people in a peaceful, sustainable world of hope, opportunity, and fulfillment. We welcome as members those who share the humanist quest and dream, and cooperate with others who seek to further these values. Although not theistic, some humanists identify themselves as religious or spiritual due to their belief that religion or spirituality, rightly understood, preserves and promotes certain basic and shared human values. Religious or spiritual humanists generally think of religion or spirituality as a personal response to the awe and wonder of life, and as a deeply committed participation in the human quest for the good life in a shared world. Roy Speckhardt, Executive Director of AHA, is a member of the EPF Leadership Team.


		EQUALITY FLORIDA Equality Florida is a statewide education and advocacy organization dedicated to eliminating discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and class. The organization reaches over 50,000 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Supportive (GLBTS) households in Florida, making it one of largest civil rights groups working at the state level. Equality Florida is committed to the principle that local organizations are the most important component of statewide and national efforts. Everything must be measured by whether or not it strengthens local groups, respects the work of local activists and builds bridges between communities. Equality Florida is a member of the Equality Federation - Federation of Statewide LGBT Advocacy Organizations. Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida, is Co-Convener of the EPF Leadership Team.