From: StillSpeaking@ucc.org
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 5:07 PM
To: StillSpeaking@ucc.org
Subject: Urgent Stillspeaking Message - Is this what churches are really like?

Hello everyone,

The United Church of Christ just launched a new ad campaign entitled "Ejector Pew" (as announced by the NY Times, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle and so many other media outlets and blogs this week). It will begin to air on TV on Monday, April 3.
 
Please check out the commercial and find out what it's all about on a new site we have created for people to see the ad and share their stories of how they have felt alienated by organized religion: www.rejectionhurts.com/ejectorpew
 
The major TV networks have deemed the spot too controversial and will not air it.  So I need your help.  Please go to the site above and pass it along to your friends and family. You can also cut and paste this message and email it to your email list.

You will be an important part of an online word of mouth campaign that we have developed—all in an effort to spread the word about the UCC and God's welcome to everyone, no matter who they are or where they are on life's journey.

Do not let an alternative to the religious right's message be silenced in this country. Those who seek to diminish us will not diminish us. The gospel has spread in the face of opposition since the first century – friend to friend. This time we will spread it electronically as well.

Thanks for your help. Go Forth! Spread the Word!

God is still speaking,

Ron Buford
Director, The Stillspeaking Initiative