Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons

Coalition to Send Flowers in Support of Buckley Jeppson
Supporters Invited to Participate

March 2006

In 2004, the Safe Space Coalition sent 900 pink carnations to LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley.

LDS members and friends are banding together to send pink flowers to President Nolan Archibald and the leadership of the Washington DC Stake in support of Buckley Jeppson—the man Archibald is threatening with excommunication. An Affirmation member from Washington DC, Buckley Jeppson legally married his husband Michael Kessler in Canada in 2004.

Organized by the Safe Space Coalition, the purpose of this campaign is to send a message to the Church and the world that "many are ready for a more inclusive paradigm that has safe space for all within the LDS Church."

Individuals and organizations that would like to participate in the Safe Space Campaign are encouraged to send at least one pink carnation to represent every person they know who could benefit from more Safe Space. The flowers will be delivered together at a media event timed to be near the date of Buckley's disciplinary council.

Pink carnations cost $1 each. Be generous and send several. We all know many people who need a safe space where they can worship in peace. To send a flower, please visit www.ldssafespace.org/ takeaction.htm