A Future And A Hope - MCC General Conference 2005 (Friday)

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We're here in Calgary, Alberta for the Metropolitan Community Churches General Conference. I can't begin to describe how joyful and exciting it has been so far. Here are some pictures and a few words from the first day. More photos, video, etc can be found at the conference's virtual web site.

Thank God For Canada Rally, Friday 12:30pm

Praising God for bringing full marriage equality to all in Canada this week. All those Cannucks can't be wrong!

Bill and David
Bill and David from All God's Children MCC at the rally.

Paul at the Rally
All God's Children MCC's Rev. Paul Eknes-Tucker at the rally.

Crowd at the Rally
Some of the crowd at the rally.

Another crowd shot
Another crowd shot from the rally.

Speakers at Rally
Rev. Lee Carlton (right) at the rally.

Rev Troy Perry
Rev. Elder Troy Perry speaking about GLBT marriage equality at the rally. On the left is Troy's partner of 20 years, Philip DeBlieck, and on the right is Rev. Dr. Cindi Love, MCC Executive Director.

Marchers
MCC delegates marching down Calgary's Stephens Ave after the rally.

Troy Perry marching
Rev. Elder Troy Perry marching.

Rainbow UFMCC flag
UFMCC rainbow flag bringing up the rear of the march.

More Friday pics to follow...

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