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More Light met infrequently over 2007, with most work being done via e-mail.  The overall goals of the Focus Group continue to be:  to welcome gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT) persons to St. Luke; to financially support organizations that are working on GLBT issues; to support legislation and other activities that move towards equal rights; and to change the position of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to permit the ordination of GLBT persons.

Over the course of this year we sponsored, in conjunction with the New Member/Outreach Focus Group, the OVation concert at St. Luke that benefited the on-going work of Open Arms.  St. Lukers attended the JustFair lobby day at the Capitol to work for Human rights.  We purchased a new tent and banner for the Twin Cities Pride Festival and organized with other More Light Churches in the Twin Cities the schedule and work of this booth.  We also had marchers (and even a rollerblader) in the Twin Cities Pride Parade.

Recently Gwin Pratt and Brad Froslee have been attending meetings to work with others in the Presbytery who are in support of Paul Capetz in declaring a departure from the Book of Order on the issue of sexuality and to be reinstated as a minister member of the Twin Cities Area Presbytery.

Funds were distributed to several local and national organizations including:  National More Light, That All May Freely Serve, OutFront Minnesota, Rainbow Families, District 202, The Naming Project, PFLAG, Open Arms, Institute of Welcoming Resources (and the Shower of Stoles project).

Advertising in Lavender magazine continues through the work of the New Member/Outreach Focus Group.

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