Christians for a Fair Wisconsin
Christians for a Fair Wisconsin, a network of Christian clergy and lay people working to fight the ban, has established regional committees to help initiate conversations about the ban in communities of faith.
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Faith resources
Fact Sheet on the Ban - What the ban says, what it means, and why it matters to faith communities.
Talking Points on the Ban - General and Christian messages to use with the media, in sermons and newsletters, and whenever talking about the ban.
List of Major Faith Groups Against the Ban - Download the pdf or visit this page for the current list of the faith groups that have signed the Fair Wisconsin endorsement form, made public statements, or passed formal resolutions against the ban.
How the Ban Will Hurt Wisconsin - Reasons the ban will hurt families, faith communities, business, higher education, the elderly, domestic violence victims, labor, and every Wisconsinite.
What Faith Communities Can Do - Several ways to inform faith communities about the civil unions and marriage ban including organizing committees, adult education sessions, and writing letters to the editor.
Organizing Events about the Ban - Tips on how to introduce the ban by way of
forums, panels, adult education workshops, and trainings.
How Mary Fiore Reached Out to First Baptist - An example of how one woman raised the issue in her church.
"Welcoming Congregations" by Denomination - As Christians in Wisconsin wrestle with the civil unions and marriage ban, the "welcoming" movement may offer helpful information generally about LGBT issues within each denomination.
What Does The Bible Say? Key Biblical passages used by both supporters and opponents of the ban.
Sample documents
Download sample sermons, op-eds, church newsletters, and copies of judicatory statements.
General materials
Endorsement Form - For faith leaders to fill out and send to Fair Wisconsin if they would like to publicly oppose the ban.
Pledge Form- Take this to events, meetings, and house parties for people to "pledge to vote No" on the ban. This form helps us identify "No" voters and get them to the polls in November.
Far-Reaching Consequences of the Ban - A list of what has happened to couples in other states as a result of the passage of a civil unions and marriage ban.
100 Rights that Come with Marriage - A list of 100 of the nearly 200 rights, benefits, and responsibilities that come with marriage in the state of Wisconsin.
Stories of LGBT people in Wisconsin - A collection of stories from couples around the state about how they are hurt by the denial of marriage.
Terminology - The difference between marriage, civil unions, and domestic partner benefits, as well as describing the campaign and our opposition.
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