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West Roxbury, MA, Stand Up Rally

Posted by Lou Murray (June 8, 2012 at 10:17 am)

The West Roxbury Stand Up Rally and Vigil was a beautiful event. A massive downpour and lightening shower rolled through the neighborhood an hour before the event was to start. But as we set up the stage and podium, a cool breeze like the Holy Spirit swept through the streets. The skies cleared and the sun beamed bright.

Over 135 people from all over the Parkway and points north and south attended the event. Our event began with a prayer vigil on the Holy Name Rotary. We gathered together on the lawn in the shadow of Holy Name Church at 6:30pm. Father Carlson, the pastor of Holy Name gave a blessing and asked us to have perseverence as we prayed for our political leaders to have the courage and wisdom to help defeat the HHS Mandate.

The 141 attendees stood shoulder to shoulder around the inner park of the rotary. The vast majority of vehicles were very supportive as they passed. (This is a high visibility park.) The event was a huge success with a high number of families with young children coming by after work. [Continue reading …]

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Buffalo Pre-Rally Warm Up

Posted by Tim Byrnes (June 8, 2012 at 9:44 am)

Today is the day to stand up for religious freedom, and what a beautiful day it is. The weather is perfect for defending our freedom with a high in the upper 70s. With that in mind be sure to bring your water, sunscreen, hat, camera, and sign (see below if you cannot make a sign).

What else can you do before the rally? PRAY!

Rally Details:

We have 15 great speaker lined up! See our Facebook page for details.

Location:

2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202 (Federal Court House)

Here is a map of available parking locations in the area.

Please assemble if you can around 11:45am to get signs (100’s), buttons, flyers and prayer cards. We need helpers to pass out the previously mentioned items. If you can help with this please arrive around 11:30am. Bring a friend or two!!

We’ll see you there!

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Letter to the Editor on our Local Newspaper – Del Rio

Posted by Rosie Aguilar (June 8, 2012 at 9:14 am)

Defend Religious Freedom on June 8

Del Rio will once again be counted among the cities to join the nationwide movement to protect religious freedom.

The first “Stand Up for Religious Freedom” prayer rally was held on Friday, March 23 at 12 noon at Greenwood Park. The next prayer rally is set for Friday, June 8 for one (1) hour from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. at Greenwood Park in historic downtown Del Rio, located inside the intersections of Garfield – Greenwood – Griner Streets. Scheduled speakers include: Father Henry Clay Hunt, Pastor at St. Joseph Church and Dr. Irma Montemayor.

History plays an important and pivotal role in protecting our most prized First Amendment right of religious liberty in the United States of America. [Continue reading …]

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Stand Up Rallies TODAY in 164 U.S. Cities

Posted by John Jansen (June 8, 2012 at 6:00 am)

Rally CitiesThe list of cities taking part in today’s Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally now stands at 164—far surpassing the 145 cities that participated in the first Stand Up Rally on March 23.

The number of cities on board for today’s Nationwide Rally shows that the massive turnout seen at that first Rally on March 23 was hardly a one-time phenomenon.

Opposition among the American people to the HHS Mandate’s assault on religious freedom is intense—and getting stronger!

From Augusta, Maine to Miami, Florida to Fairbanks, Alaska to Honolulu, Hawaii the American people are sending a message that we will not stand idly by while the federal government forces all employer health plans to provide free contraceptives, sterilizations, and abortion-inducing drugs, regardless of any moral or religious objections.

Later tonight, you don’t want to find yourself saying, “I wish I had gone to the Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally.”

Don’t be that guy. Be there!

Check out the Locations Page to see all the cities taking part and find a Rally near you!

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Reverend Wayne Perryman to Speak at Longview Rally

Posted by Lynette Shero (June 7, 2012 at 4:17 pm)

Faith and Civics Alliance of Washington is pleased to introduce Reverend Wayne Perryman as the featured speaker for the upcoming June 8th Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally in Longview Washington.

 Reverend Perryman is an author, lecturer, former newspaper publisher and radio talk show host.  He currently serves as a fact-finding investigator in discrimination cases for plaintiffs. Perryman devotes much of his time serving his church and the inner-city community and has received commendations from members of the United States Congress, former Washington State governor Booth Gardner, and former Seattle mayor Charles Royer.

Reverend Perryman has authored several books. His latest book The Drama of Obama Regarding Racism – Analyzing Obama’s Speech on Race provides an in-depth analysis of then Senator Obama’s 2008 speech on race. Previous books published by Reverend Perryman include Unfounded Loyalty (2004) and Unveiling The Whole Truth (2007).

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JUNE 8: Fight the HHS attack on religious freedom in Portland, OR

Posted by Jason Schmidt (June 7, 2012 at 4:10 pm)

The second huge, nationwide Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally is only days away, and I thought you’d appreciate a quick reminder.

When you come out for the Rally next Friday, June 8 at Terry Shrunk Plaza, you will be joining people of faith in over 153 cities across the country in opposing President Obama’s HHS Mandate.

You’ll be adding your voice to the millions denouncing the Mandate, which requires ALL employers — even religious charities — provide free contraceptives, sterilization and abortion-inducing drugs through their health plans. [Continue reading …]

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Metairie Stand Up Rally

Posted by William Graham (June 7, 2012 at 3:50 pm)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  William Graham, 504-455-0360, wmbonn1225@gmail.com

Metairie Joins 2nd Coast-to Coast Rally

Against the Obamacare HHS Mandate

Metairie–On Friday, June 8, as the United States Supreme Court prepares to issue its ruling on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), citizens of Metairie voice opposition to the Obama administration’s Mandate that forces all employers, regardless of religious or moral convictions, to provide abortion-inducing drugs through their health plans.

The Metairie Freedom Rally will take place from noon to 1 PM at Veterans Square located at Veterans and Causeway Boulevard, joining over 150 cities and towns participating in this national event. [Continue reading …]

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Early Media Coverage of Worcester Rally

Posted by Pauline Morris (June 7, 2012 at 3:43 pm)

A lead story in  June 1 edition of the Catholic Free Press highlighted local efforts for the Stand Up for Religious Freedom rallies taking place within the diocese.

Speakers for the Worcester rally include Attorney Robert Amorello who will review religious liberty under the First Amendment of the Constitution. Msgr. Anthony S. Czarnecki will relate his experiences living in Poland under Communist rule where freedom to practice one’s religion did not exist.

Other speakers include Vic Melfa, CEO and Co-founder of The Training Assoiciates and Fr. Richard Reidy who will describe the impact of the HHS Mandate on Catholic business owners, Catholic hospitals, universities or organizations that offer health benefits.  Allison LeDoux, diocesan director of the Office of Marriage and Family will also address the participants.

Follow this link to read the whole story.

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Doctors, Lawyers, Legislators, Professionals& Religious Rally Together

Posted by Janell Harbaugh (June 7, 2012 at 3:25 pm)

HOWELL, MI – Rally planners are overwhelmed with support.  In Livingston County Michigan the outpouring of goodwill has created a wave of encouragement that will be a force to regain Americans’ freedom to practice  religion as individuals define it, not as a government agency defines it.

The grassroots Howell Rally will educate about the ramifications of the HHS mandate. The mandate requires those who believe contraceptive and abortion-inducing drugs harm women and end lives to purchase and provide these drugs to others. [Continue reading …]

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Day 9: Interfaith Novena to Stop the HHS Mandate

Posted by Eric Scheidler (June 7, 2012 at 5:45 am)

CrucifixThe National Rally for Religious Freedom is TOMORROW and we’ve got 160 cities on board!

Prayer for the Rally effort and the defense of our religious freedom has never been more essential.

Please join in this final day of the Novena to Reverse the HHS Mandate—even if you haven’t joined in so far.

We’ve never seen the American people as fired up as they are about this Mandate.

Join us in praying the final day of this Novena. [Continue reading …]

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