Colors of Pride
This Pride Month MFSA is teaming up with various non-profits for “Colors of Pride”. "Colors of Pride” is an opportunity for congregations to take a public stand of support for equality during Pride month and commemorating Juneteenth. Our goal is to create opportunities for allyship with the queer community, Black and Brown communities, and congregations by engaging at least 300 congregations nationwide to participate in our pro-equality actions during Pride month. We invite you to join us in celebrating and advocating together throughout the week by participating in activities, webinars, and workshops. Below are the events and actions items of the week listed.
Monday 6/14 @ 7:30pm ET: Faith in Action for the Equality Act - Join a fun night of chat, drinks, and snacks while learning simple tricks to better advocate for the Equality Act and other important legislation.
Tuesday 6/15: Access the Colors of Pride toolkit to send an email and social post to your membership about the Equality Act and how they can support.
Wednesday 6/16 @ 8pm ET: "Script, Schedule and Speak" training - A webinar for faith leaders to help with scripting their message, scheduling a meeting and speaking with their elected officials on the issues that matter most to them, even with those who are not in favor of their issues. Presented by Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow, President of Inclusive Justice of Michigan.
Thursday 6/17: Access the Colors of Pride toolkit to send an email and social post to your membership about legislation dealing with violence towards the trans community and specifically trans women of color. .
Friday 6/18: Access the Colors of Pride toolkit to send an email and social post to your membership about the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act.
Saturday 6/19 @ 12pm ET: Juneteenth -Conclude Pride Week with a spiritual commemoration of the emancipation of the enslaved Americans in the year 1865 known as Juneteenth. This event will include traditional foods, song, spoken word and a connection to the continued liberation and equality of Black and Brown people in the United States.