Northaven Church in the Dallas Morning News
The Allen Ross Freedom
Parade
For the first time ever, Northaven Church
participated in the Allen Ross Freedom Parade this past Sunday afternoon. And
that participation was noted in a story that ran in the Dallas Morning News.
Here is the section of the story that mentioned Northaven, and our members Kati Shantz and Brenda Smith:
Thousands of marchers and parade goers decried prejudice and lauded tolerance Sunday afternoon.
The atmosphere of Dallas' 23rd Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade on Cedar Springs Road in Oak Lawn was celebratory and party-minded, but tame enough for numerous tykes propped on adults' shoulders.
Brenda Smith, 45, and Kati Shantz, 43, are lesbian partners from Garland and toted their two daughters to the parade. Eight-year-old Hannah and 5-year-old Corinne rode Northaven United Methodist Church of North Dallas' entry, one of 97 in the gay pride parade.
"Whether you go to church or not, it's most important to understand that God made us to be who we are," Ms. Shantz said.
You can read the entire story at the Dallas Morning News website here .
Thanks to all the Northaven members who put together our float, and marched in the parade. By all accounts, it was a great success. We hope to have post a longer story about the parade soon.
Here is the section of the story that mentioned Northaven, and our members Kati Shantz and Brenda Smith:
Thousands of marchers and parade goers decried prejudice and lauded tolerance Sunday afternoon.
The atmosphere of Dallas' 23rd Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade on Cedar Springs Road in Oak Lawn was celebratory and party-minded, but tame enough for numerous tykes propped on adults' shoulders.
Brenda Smith, 45, and Kati Shantz, 43, are lesbian partners from Garland and toted their two daughters to the parade. Eight-year-old Hannah and 5-year-old Corinne rode Northaven United Methodist Church of North Dallas' entry, one of 97 in the gay pride parade.
"Whether you go to church or not, it's most important to understand that God made us to be who we are," Ms. Shantz said.
You can read the entire story at the Dallas Morning News website here .
Thanks to all the Northaven members who put together our float, and marched in the parade. By all accounts, it was a great success. We hope to have post a longer story about the parade soon.
Posted: Tuesday - September 19, 2006 at 09:39 AM |
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