The state legislature is now considering a bill that would make marriage equality a reality in the state of Washington. You can help make this happen by joining “The Love for All March for Marriage Equality.” This march will take place over the course of seven days from February 9th to the 15th as we walk from Vancouver to Olympia. We will conquer this distance of over 100 miles with teams of walkers of all abilities. In addition to walking, there are three other ways you can participate:
1) Come to the Prayer Breakfast that will kickoff of the march! We will gather for this breakfast at Vancouver First United Methodist Church on February 9th from 7 am to 8 am. Please RSVP by sending an email to MarriageMarch@gmail.com.
2) Come to the community forum on marriage equality in Longview on February 11th at 6 pm. This is the day on which marchers will be arriving in Longview. Longview United Methodist Church will have a dinner for the marchers at 5 pm before the community forum.
3) Come to the grand finale of the march on February 15th. We will gather at United Churches of Olympia at 4 pm to walk the final blocks to the steps of the Legislative Building for a rally and press conference. Afterward, United Churches of Olympia will then host a celebration potluck dinner for the marchers. Please RSVP by sending an email to MarriageMarch@gmail.com.
If you are interested in walking, it is not too late to join the march itself on any of the seven days that we will be marching. To form a team of marchers or to join an already existing team, please send an email to MarriageMarch@gmail.com.
The deadline for letting us know of your desire to participate in either walking or one of the events is January 31st.
This march provides us with some wonderful opportunities to build community and deepen relationships as we promote a cause that’s time has come. Let this be the year that we declare and affirm that love is for all.