New subtitle for this website
I've changed the subtitle for this website, and thought I'd briefly mention what I'm thinking. Gone is "a celebration of the spiritual equality of all people" and up is "a celebration of the full...
View ArticleDecember 31 to be Official BOL Date
UPDATE: Since this post was written, I have taken the liberty of twice modifying the proposed date/time. Yikes! Bear with me. In the current version of the holiday, Bridge of Light should be held on...
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Andrew Ramer endorses Bridge of Light
I am very excited to announce that Andrew Ramer has written a letter of endorsement of Bridge of Light. I know that Andrew considered his decision carefully, because his initial response to my request...
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David Rappaport endorses Bridge of Light
David Rappaport of Bowdoinham, Maine has joined the roster of endorsers for Bridge of Light, the new cultural tradition. David is not only the Senior Program Officer of a healthcare foundation, but...
View ArticleWanted: Help the GLBT community make (our own) history
Put Your Stamp on Bridge of LightContribute ideas to make everyone's BOL celebration more festive and communal. Volunteer your ideas, energy, and time to help make BOL a success around the country (and...
View ArticleBridge of Light: Dec. 31, 2006
By Joe PerezAt this time of year, major religions from throughout the world celebrate holidays designed to signal the warmth of family and community amid the winter gloom. These celebrations often use...
View ArticleCreativity, freedom, integrity, self-reliance, harmony, love
The following descriptions are intended as a starting point for developing your own beliefs and ways of honoring the Six Principles of the Bridge of Light. They are intended as a source of inspiration...
View ArticleHow do you say?
How do you say "Bridge of Light" in...Dutch: Brug van LichtFrench: Pont de LumièreGerman: Brücke des LichtesGreek:γέφυρα του φωτόςItalian: Ponticello di LucePortuguese: Ponte da LuzRussian:мост...
View ArticleCarolyn Baker endorses Bridge of Light
Carolyn: "Yes, I will endorse Bridge Of Light!"Carolyn Baker, Ph.D., is an adjunct professor of history, author, and former psychotherapist whose book in process COMING OUT FROM CHRISTIAN...
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Nov. 24, 2004--Joe Perez proposes a new queer winter holiday (called "Yuletide") via a blog post on Gay Spirituality & Culture and in an op-ed to later appear in several regional GLBT...
View ArticleThe six principles compared to the principles of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a tradition honoring African-American culture first celebrated in 1966. It is based on a synthesis of philosophies drawing from Afrocentrism, cooperative (or socialistic) economics, and...
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Greg DiStefano endorses Bridge of Light
Got this e-mail today from Greg DiStefano:Thanks again for thinking of me in regards to your newest endeavor. I so admire your enthusiasm, creativity, and determination, and hope this meaningful...
View ArticleLGBT Community Celebrates New Year’s Eve with Bridge of Light, a 3rd Annual...
FOR RELEASE ON DEC. 14, 2006Members of the worldwide lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community are among those creating a more spiritual and reflective transition to 2007. The Bridge of...
View ArticleLa comunidad de LGBT celebra la víspera con el puente de la luz, un 3ro...
Los miembros de la comunidad mundial de la lesbiana, del gay, bisexual, y del transgender (LGBT) están entre ésos que crean una transición más espiritual y más reflexiva a 2007. El puente de la...
View ArticleLa Communauté de LGBT célèbre la veille de nouvelle année avec le pont de la...
Les membres de la communauté mondiale de lesbienne, de gay, bisexuelle, et de transgender (LGBT) sont parmi ceux qui créent une transition plus spirituelle et plus r3fléchissante à 2007. Le pont de la...
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