The postcard campaign

ahrb · Senior Member

The postcard campaign

wappy · Veteran Member

http://fzpressrelease.pbwiki.com/index.php?wiki=PostCards

ahrb · Senior Member

Thank you for the link and congratulations on a great article .

Some more ideas . Ask organisations who're already involved like PFLAG to support the campaign . PFLAG mentions the campaign but it's burried in the middle of an article . Ask them to put a banner on their homepage with link to your article . Also ask for support HRC , ACLU , Human Rights Watch , Amnesty Intl ... Then with their permission list supporting orgs in your article .

Contact Bloggerss-I don't know if they can put a banner on their site but could they somehow publish a special alert that won't dissapear under new posts ?

Gay youth newspapers
Young Gay America
XY

Publish a call to action on Zach's blog with link to your article .

Another idea - use petition online , publish your article ( perhaps a bit shorter version ) at the bottom state ' By signing this petition you promise to participate in postcard campaign ' . The reason - I was thinking that nobody knows if anybody is reacting so viewing 2000-4000 signatures(FZ group) would be a good incentive for more people to join .

I hope that my brainstorm would be useful .As a foreigner I don't feel I have credibility to contact these organisations and people myself .

Would you mind if I give you advice ? Don't burn out , don't try to do everything by yourself . My impression at FZ group ( I may be wrong ) is that majority is losing interest due to lack of information and organisation , and a few people are active but lack direction . If you could contact these people , define what you can and cannot do as a group then share the work , you'd be more effective .

-- Edited by ahrb at 15:35, 2005-07-04

wappy · Veteran Member

Thanks, I forwarded all that on for someone else to take care of.

Truth is, I am burnt-out, and I am just going to take the day off because I'm pretty much useless today.

wappy · Veteran Member

I quit the Free Zach myspace group today. Too much drama.

I do not plan on going back.
I still want to help Zach and this movement, but not within the FZ group, so I'll check here every once in awhile. I'm not very social to begin with, so a group environment isn't always where I want to be. I'm usually friendly---just not social.

I'll be in California next week, so keep me updated if you can.

,
Wappy

ahrb · Senior Member

Please don't quit

Andrew said

Shalom,

Take a few days off, but don't quit. You have been instrumental here and this cause would suffer through lack of you.

Andrew

wappy · Veteran Member

I'm getting that from a lot of people.

*sigh*

Am I that vital???????

Okay, so I posted this bulliten.

Subject: to you FZers....
Body: if you want me to rejoin the FZ group in a few days (I need a break!).
reply.

Monday I fly out to California to be with my fiance, so my internet access will be limited, and therefore, I won't be able to be even half as involved as I was (which may be a good thing for my own sanity).

My access will be limited, but I'm getting the impression from your messages that you don't want me to leave permenantly. I didn't realize I was that important to all of this??????

If I get 10 people to say reply with a yes, I'll rejoin at some point.

your insomniac oklahoma jewish crazy friend,
wappy

wappy · Veteran Member

OH!
detourmemphis.com endorsed the postcard campaign--I think its cos I asked in the QAC group, but I'm not sure....

Okay, going to sleep now..... I have a major case of insomnia lately.

ahrb · Senior Member

Of course you're important . You're the driving force of the group . Look how much you've already accomplished . Don't give up .

wappy · Veteran Member

I'm going to go take a break for about 6 weeks (my vacation). Zach will probably get out during this time, so things hopefully, will get more interesting. I don't plan on spending much time on myspace, but I'll check back here when I can. Keep me updated.

wappy · Veteran Member

On that note, I'll send Zach a postcard from California, too.

ahrb · Senior Member

OK I'll try for next two weeks , then I'm of on vacation too . I'll be at the seaside in Croatia , Zach gets postcard from there too .

-- Edited by ahrb at 20:51, 2005-07-05

Ginger · Veteran Member

Wappy, I have to say that you have done the most research in the FZ Group. You've got excellent ideas and you have been committed! I hate to see you go, but I can understand where you're coming from. It seems sometimes that more people are into gossip than taking action. I can't believe that there were people who actually got offended when you said something about it! I hope you have a great time in Cali!! And I hope to hear from you soon.

wappy · Veteran Member

Thank you both. I have rejoined, but for my own sanity, I won't respond to wacky posts and won't be on very much. I slept most of the day today. Oh, and a little repost of useful stuff I just did:

Self Education: http://fzpressrelease.pbwiki.com/index.php?wiki=SelfEducation

EJ Started the whole blog storm that is the Zach movement, so thank him, and link him if you have ANY sites related to the topic:
http://www.cherrybloss.org/

You should also link the QAC: http://www.qaconline.org

A place where you can write press releases, resource lists, and copy pre-written articles to your blog/website for further promotion is here:
http://fzpressrelease.pbwiki.com
If you want to edit, the password is asdf.

We need more people to endorse the postcard campaign on their blogs to get the word out, please step up to the plate! Thank you already Nick from Detour Memphis and Bruce Garrett.
http://fzpressrelease.pbwiki.com/index.php?wiki=PostCards (You can just copy/paste that)

Links that I collected from posts are located at http://www.lookmarks.com keyword freezach
If you want to add a link, join lookmarks.com and tag something with the keyword freezach.

Planet Out did a podcast which can easily catch you up until the point of the investigation:
http://www.republicoft.com/index.php/archives/2005/06/30/zach-cast-published/

and latest press is that the Advocate did an article.
http://advocate.com/currentstory1_w.asp?id=18267

Concerning investigations and abuse: This post sort of sums it up well:
http://cockamamieideasinc.blogspot.com/2005/06/warning-signs-of-institutionalized.html
And this has signs of emotional abuse:
http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=nr_fact_sheets_childemotionalabuse
They opened an investigation:
http://www.washblade.com/2005/6-24/news/national/tennprobe.cfm
but it closed:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=878912&page=1
And now there's a new one:
http://www.washblade.com/2005/7-1/news/national/tenopen.cfm

Stuff you can handout:
http://butterfly1.freesuperhost.com/me/flyer.png (you must copy/paste it to work)
And this awesome Free Z comic:
http://66.197.210.102/~witchcra/FREEZ/

If you want to find more
blogs on the subject go to blogpulse.com keyword "love in action"

and go to news.google.com keyword "love in action"

People you should write to:

First of all, send Zach a postcard:
Zach
c/o Refuge
P.O. Box 171444
Memphis, TN 38187

Then people who can maybe help:

People have suggested contacting Rosie O'Donnell, Montel Williams, Michael Moore, Jon Stewart, and John Evans (the original founder of LIA).

Other people who you should complain to:

A list of churches that contribute to the program are listed below.

Church of the Open Door - San Rafael, California
Bellevue Baptist Church - Cordova, Tennessee
Germantown Baptist Church - Germantown, Tennessee
Grace Evangelical Church - Memphis, Tennessee
Second Presbyterian Church - Memphis, Tennessee
Central Church - Collierville, Tennessee
Christ United Methodist Church - Memphis, Tennessee
Hope Presbyterian Church - Memphis, Tennessee
First Evangelical Church - Memphis, Tennessee
Kirby Woods Baptist Church - Memphis, Tennessee
Palos Park Pres. Comm. Ch. - Palos Park, Illinois
Evangelical Covenant Church - International Falls, Minnesota
Brit Hadasha Congregation - Memphis, Tennessee
First Assembly of God - Andrews, Texas

http://www.outinprovidence.com/home/news.asp?articleid=9007

And the QAC researched it and put out a call to action, so here's addresses

Churches Supporting Love in Action:
Church of the Open Door - San Rafael, CA
MEETINGS HELD:
San Rafael Community Center
618 B Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
CHURCH OFFICE:
2130 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.459.1980
415.457.5646 (fax)
EMAIL: info@opendoorsanrafael.net
Pastor: Mike Riley
http://opendoorsanrafael.net/
______________________________________________________________________________
Bellevue Baptist Church - Cordova, Tennessee
STREET ADDRESS:
2000 Appling Rd.
Cordova, TN 38016
MAILING ADDRESS:
Bellevue Baptist Church
P.O. Box 1210
Cordova, TN 38088-1210
901.347.2000
Associate Pastor: Mike Dougharty
Director, Communications and Media: Jim Barnwell
http://bellevue.org/
______________________________________________________________________________
Germantown Baptist Church - Germantown, Tennessee
9450 Poplar Ave.
Germantown, TN 38139
901.756.9450
901.260.5725 (fax)
Senior Pastor: Sam Shaw
Executive Pastor: Pete DeMoss
http://www.germantownbaptist.org/
______________________________________________________________________________
Grace Evangelical Church - Memphis, Tennessee
9750 Wolf River Blvd
Germantown, TN 38139
901.756.7444
901.756.9695 (fax)
Pastor: Dr. James R. Young, III
http://www.graceevan.org/
______________________________________________________________________________
Brit Hadasha Congregation - Memphis, Tennessee
6320 Quail Hollow Road
Memphis, TN 38120
901.685.9267
General and Website: Info@brithadasha.org
Another listed email: britweb@brithadasha.net
Rabbi: Rabbi@brithadasha.org
http://www.brithadasha.org/
______________________________________________________________________________
Second Presbyterian Church - Memphis, Tennessee
4055 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
901.454.0034
Senior Minister: Rev. Sanders L. (Sandy) Willson
Pastoral Executive: Rev. Darrin S. (Rocky) Anthony
Congregational Care: Rev. Paul W. Swets
http://www.2pc.org/
Central Church - Collierville, Tennessee
2005 Winchester Blvd.
Collierville, TN
901.888.4673
Senior Pastor: Rev. Ernie H. Frey
http://www.centralchurch.com/
______________________________________________________________________________
First Assembly of God - Andrews, Texas
302 NW 10th St
Andrews, TX 79714
432.523.2032
Church of the Open Door - San Rafael, CA
MEETINGS HELD:
San Rafael Community Center
618 B Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
CHURCH OFFICE:
2130 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.459.1980
415.457.5646 (fax)
EMAIL: info@opendoorsanrafael.net
Pastor: Mike Riley
http://opendoorsanrafael.net/
Church of the Open Door is a unique church that opens its arms to all. We
hope everyone feels welcome no matter what their status in life may be. We
believe God's heart is for all people to have a safe and secure place where
they are loved and respected. Our church welcomes those who are tired and weary
as well as those who are rested and ready to go!
New Hope
This associate ministry of our church ministers to those who are leaving the
homosexual lifestyle through the power of Christ. Contact Frank Worthen,
453.6475, or visit www.newhope123.org for more information.
www.newhope123.org
Please explore our Christ-centered ministry of hope for the homosexual.
Our ministry is designed to help people struggling with homosexuality leave
their past lifestyle and to fully embrace their true identity in Jesus Christ.
New Hope upholds God's standard of righteousness and holiness which declares
homosexuality is sin, but also affirms that His love and redemptive power are
able to bring wholeness and restoration to the entire individual, including his
or her sexuality.
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Bellevue Baptist Church - Cordova, Tennessee
STREET ADDRESS:
2000 Appling Rd.
Cordova, TN 38016
MAILING ADDRESS:
Bellevue Baptist Church
P.O. Box 1210
Cordova, TN 38088-1210
901.347.2000
Associate Pastor: Mike Dougharty
Director, Communications and Media: Jim Barnwell
http://bellevue.org/
In the spirit of Christ, Christians should oppose racism, every form of greed,
selfishness, and vice, and all forms of sexual immorality, including adultery,
homosexuality, and pornography.
Otherwise no official statement from the church itself.
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Germantown Baptist Church - Germantown, Tennessee
9450 Poplar Ave.
Germantown, TN 38139
901.756.9450
901.260.5725 (fax)
Senior Pastor: Sam Shaw
Executive Pastor: Pete DeMoss
http://www.germantownbaptist.org/
No official statements about gays found on the website, although LIA is listed
on their GBC Ministries page. Also included is "Sidewalk Counseling" where they
ambush women in front of abortion clinics.
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Grace Evangelical Church - Memphis, Tennessee
9750 Wolf River Blvd
Germantown, TN 38139
901.756.7444
901.756.9695 (fax)
Pastor: Dr. James R. Young, III
http://www.graceevan.org/
Site lists LIA as a "Community Missionary"
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Second Presbyterian Church - Memphis, Tennessee
4055 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
901.454.0034
Senior Minister: Rev. Sanders L. (Sandy) Willson
Pastoral Executive: Rev. Darrin S. (Rocky) Anthony
Congregational Care: Rev. Paul W. Swets
http://www.2pc.org/
Second welcomes all seekers and believers into our fellowship. However, we do
have doctrinal standards that guide our positions on subjects like
homosexuality, divorce and remarriage. If you’d like more information about
this, contact Chuck Jacob in Christian Education department at 454-0034 ext.
145.
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Central Church - Collierville, Tennessee
2005 Winchester Blvd.
Collierville, TN
901.888.4673
Senior Pastor: Rev. Ernie H. Frey
http://www.centralchurch.com/
No official statement was found on the site, but homosexuality is included in a
discussion of "controversial topics" and an ex-gay man from LIA teaches in one
of the "Overcomers" classes.
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Christ United Methodist Church - Memphis, Tennessee
4488 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
901.683.3521
Senior Minister: Dr. Bill Bouknight
http://cumcmemphis.org/
No statements on homosexuality found on the website.
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Hope Presbyterian Church - Memphis, Tennessee
8500 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
901.755.7721
901.754.7605 (fax)
Senior Pastor: Dr. R. Craig Strickland
http://www.hopepres.com/
For their "Beliefs" section they refer you to the Evangelical Presbyterian
Church website...
http://www.epc.org
Unrepentant homosexual behavior is incompatible with the ordination vows for
the offices of Deacon, Ruling Elder and Teaching Elder.
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First Evangelical Church - Memphis, Tennessee
735 Ridge Lake Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38120
901.682.8452
901.682.8937 (fax)
Senior Pastor: Dr. Howard Clark
http://www.firstevan.org/
No mention of homosexuality though, just about how sex should always be within
a marriage between a man and woman.
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Kirby Woods Baptist Church - Memphis, Tennessee
6325 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119-4714
901.682.2220
901.682.1747 (fax)
Pastor: Dr. Robert C. Pitman
http://www.kwbc.org/
No statements on homosexuality on website. This is a Southern Baptist Church.
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Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church - Palos Park, Illinois
12312 South 88th Ave.
Palos Park, Illinois 60464
708.448.5220
708.448.5221
708.448.5331 (fax)
Senior Pastor: Rev. James R. Tony
Associate Pastor: David Carlton
http://www.pppcc.org/
PPPCC is a community of faith called by God to
Know God’s Word,
Grow in Christ’s love,
Go in the Spirit of service.
No statements regarding gays on website.
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Evangelical Covenant Church - International Falls, Minnesota
1631 First Ave East
International Falls, MN 56649
218.283.3365 (phone)
218.283.4326 (fax)
http://www.agrowingchurch.org/
Senior Pastor: Larry Connors
Pastor: Alan Johnson
The four-fold vision and goal of the Evangelical Covenant Church is to exalt
the Lord, evangelize the lost, edify the believer, and equip the saints.
No statement found on website. LIA is NOT listed on their supported
missionaries page.
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Brit Hadasha Congregation - Memphis, Tennessee
6320 Quail Hollow Road
Memphis, TN 38120
901.685.9267
General and Website: Info@brithadasha.org
Another listed email: britweb@brithadasha.net
Rabbi: Rabbi@brithadasha.org
http://www.brithadasha.org/
No mention of LIA on their Supported Ministries page. No mention of views on
homosexuality.
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First Assembly of God - Andrews, Texas
302 NW 10th St
Andrews, TX 79714
432.523.2032
No church website. Andrews is a small town with 10-13, 000 people.
http://www.andrewstx.com/

ahrb · Senior Member

Does anyone know what LIA is doing with our postcards ?