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Church involvement in social and political issues and activism, including civil rights, protests, and war work. Also, social and political reformers connected to the church. See the following related collections: Civil rights, protests, and social reformers; Wars. Featured image: Religious with Rosa Parks, 1963.

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Title:
Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns (PLGC) Mid-Winter Conference.
Description:
Held at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church in Chicago, Illinois. David Sindt is on left toward front sitting next to empty chair.
Subject names:
Carter, Ralph C. (Ralph Campbell)--Archives., Sindt, David, 1940-1986., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church (Chicago, Ill.)
Topics:
Gay clergy--United States., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:346634
Title:
Presbyterian Partnership of Conscience circular.
Description:
Circular signed by Bear Ride Scott regarding the passage of Amendment B.
Creator:
Ride, Bear. (author)
Subject names:
Carter, Ralph C. (Ralph Campbell)--Archives., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., More Light Churches Network., That All May Freely Serve (Association), Ride, Bear., Witherspoon Society of Presbyterians.
Topics:
Ordination of gays--United States., Ordination of lesbians--United States., Presbyterian gays--United States., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:346631
Title:
More Light Churches of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Description:
Brochure describing the More Light Movement and listing More Light congregations.
Subject names:
Carter, Ralph C. (Ralph Campbell)--Archives., More Light Churches Network., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns.
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Presbyterian gays--United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:346602
Title:
Eulogies.
Description:
Eulogy for David Sindt written by Chris Glaser in "More Light Update."
Creator:
Glaser, Chris. (author)
Subject names:
Carter, Ralph C. (Ralph Campbell)--Archives., Sindt, David, 1940-1986., Glaser, Chris., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns.
Topics:
Gay clergy--United States., Presbyterian gays--United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:346600
Title:
More Light Churches Network.
Description:
Revised pamphlet (October 27, 1994) describing More Light churches. Includes a letter (circa December 1995) from Lisa Larges to Ralph Carter with Carter's name in braille.
Creator:
Larges, Lisa. (author), Carter, Ralph C. (Ralph Campbell) (addressee)
Subject names:
Carter, Ralph C. (Ralph Campbell)--Archives., More Light Churches Network., Larges, Lisa., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns.
Topics:
Gay clergy--United States., Presbyterian gays--United States., Blind women--United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:346590
Title:
Chris Glaser oral history transcript, 2022.
Description:
Transcript of oral history interview with Chris Glaser. He was raised as an American Baptist in North Hollywood, California. He joined the Presbyterian Church in 1970 while in college at California State University, Northridge. He was an ordained elder at First Presbyterian Church of Van Nuys. From 1976 to 1978, he served as the only openly gay member of the UPCUSA Task Force to Study Homosexuality. From 1977 to 1987, he served as the founding director of the Lazarus Project, a ministry of reconciliation between the church and the LGBTQ community in Los Angeles, located at West Hollywood Presbyterian Church. He also served as the second national coordinator and treasurer of Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns (PLGC) and as editor of its newsletters (More Light). Interview covers the 1978 General Assembly, the UPCUSA Task Force to Study Homosexuality, the Lazarus Project, and Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns (PLGC). Transcript was extensively revised for clarity purposes by interviewee, Chris Glaser.
Creator:
Skaggs, Nicholas A. (interviewer), Glaser, Chris. (interviewee)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Task Force to Study Homosexuality., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (190th : 1978 : San Diego, Calif.), Lazarus Project., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., West Hollywood Presbyterian Church (Los Angeles, Calif.), Glaser, Chris.
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Ordination of gays., Ordination of lesbians.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:287989
Title:
Chris Glaser oral history, 2022.
Description:
Chris Glaser was raised as an American Baptist in North Hollywood, California. He joined the Presbyterian Church in 1970 while in college at California State University, Northridge. He was an ordained elder at First Presbyterian Church of Van Nuys. From 1976 to 1978, he served as the only openly gay member of the UPCUSA Task Force to Study Homosexuality. From 1977 to 1987, he served as the founding director of the Lazarus Project, a ministry of reconciliation between the church and the LGBTQ community in Los Angeles, located at West Hollywood Presbyterian Church. He also served as the second national coordinator and treasurer of Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns (PLGC) and as editor of its newsletters (More Light). Interview covers the 1978 General Assembly, the UPCUSA Task Force to Study Homosexuality, the Lazarus Project, and Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns (PLGC).
Creator:
Glaser, Chris. (interviewee), Skaggs, Nicholas A. (interviewer)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Task Force to Study Homosexuality., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (190th : 1978 : San Diego, Calif.), Lazarus Project., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., West Hollywood Presbyterian Church (Los Angeles, Calif.), Glaser, Chris.
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Ordination of gays., Ordination of lesbians.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:287983
Title:
More Light Update.
Description:
Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns newsletter, volume 18, number 6, July-August 1998.
Creator:
Anderson, James D. (James Doig), 1940-. (editor), Morrison, Katie. (artist)
Subject names:
Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns--Periodicals., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (210th : 1998 : Charlotte, N.C.)
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Gay rights--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Race relations--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:178103
Title:
A History of Social Justice at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church in Chicago.
Description:
Also includes a brief history of its predecessor churches dating back to 1843.
Subject names:
Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church (Chicago, Ill.)--History., More Light Presbyterians., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Sindt, David, 1940-1986.
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Ordination of gays--Presbyterian Church., Ordination of lesbians--Presbyterian Church., Social justice--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153445
Title:
A 30-Year History of the More Light Movement at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church and in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 1969-1999.
Description:
Includes the story of Rev. David Sindt, founder of the Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns.
Subject names:
Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church (Chicago, Ill.)--History., More Light Presbyterians., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Sindt, David, 1940-1986.
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Ordination of gays--Presbyterian Church., Ordination of lesbians--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153440
Title:
Aids Name Project quilt.
Description:
Names Project quilt panel made for David Sindt by Barry Smith, Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, Chicago, 1988.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., More Light Presbyterians., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Navy Pier (Chicago, Ill.), Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church (Chicago, Ill.), Smith, Barry.
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153438
Title:
Aids Name Project quilt.
Description:
David Sindt quilt panel at Names Project Quilt Display at Navy Pier, Chicago, 1988.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., More Light Presbyterians., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Navy Pier (Chicago, Ill.)
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153437
Title:
Aids Name Project quilt.
Description:
Panel for David Sindt (1 of 4). Maker unknown.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., More Light Presbyterians., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Navy Pier (Chicago, Ill.)
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153436
Title:
Aids Name Project quilt.
Description:
Names Project Quilt display at Navy Pier, Chicago 1988.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., More Light Presbyterians., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Navy Pier (Chicago, Ill.)
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153435
Title:
Chicago chapter of Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns, February 1985.
Description:
Chicago Chapter PLGC, 1985. Conference planning committee for 1985 Mid-Winter Conference. Standing (left to right): Chris Gernand, Doug Calderwood, Barry Smith. Seated (on sofa): David Hooker, Mark Palermo, David Sindt. On floor (back): Ann Tyndall, Barbara Pescan. On floor (front): Lisa Bove.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Sindt, David, 1940-1986., Hooker, David., Smith, Barry.
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153431
Title:
Chicago Gay Pride Parade, 1987.
Description:
Chicago Lesbian + Gay Pride Parade. PLGC/Chicago. Joe Grolimund driving car.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Grolimund, Joseph.
Topics:
Gay pride parades--Illinois--Chicago., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153430
Title:
Chicago Gay Pride Parade, 1987.
Description:
Chicago L + G Pride Parade.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns.
Topics:
Gay pride parades--Illinois--Chicago., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153429
Title:
Chicago Gay Pride Parade, 1991.
Description:
Gay Pride March Chicago. 06 30 91. David Hooker. PLGC/Chicago.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Hooker, David.
Topics:
Gay pride parades--Illinois--Chicago., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153428
Title:
New York City Gay Pride Parade, 1982.
Description:
PLGC Banner. NYC Gay Pride Parade, 1982.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns.
Topics:
Gay pride parades--New York (State)--New York., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153425
Title:
New York City Gay Pride Parade, 1982.
Description:
PLGC Banner. NYC Gay Pride Parade, 1982.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns.
Topics:
Gay pride parades--New York (State)--New York., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153424

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