Take a Public Stand

Identify Your Congregation as Standing on the Side of Love

• Hang a banner on your house of worship or in your congregation’s yard. Order t-shirts, buttons, and other visibility materials.
• Add links, electronic buttons, and banners to your website or a timeline cover photo to your Facebook page.
• Notify the press about your commitment, banner hanging, and action plans.

Engage in Actions and Public Events

• When an incident demands a community response, reach out immediately to those most directly affected.
• Co-host a community forum, interfaith public witness event, press conference, or vigil in the immediate aftermath of an incident.
• Use the calendar to publicize your event and invite participants.

Publicize Efforts Through Local and “New” Media

• Be able to articulate Standing on the Side of Love key messages.
• Use Media 101 to hone your skills.
• Contact us for assistance and information about media relations in your community

Model Standing on the Side of Love Community Interactions

• Seek positive interactions with police. Always thank those who provide security for your events. Invite police department representatives to community forums.
• Treat demonstrators respectfully and non-confrontationally.
• Invite participation in a healing and community-building manner that prioritizes love and support.

Advocate Effectively

• Look strategically for the place of greatest impact in your community.
• Invite policy makers and key community leaders to your public events.
• Engage the maximum number of allies in your efforts.

Share Your Story and Join the Network

• Share stories before, during, and after events.
• Stand on the Side of Love on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube.
• Sign up for Standing on the Side of Love action alerts.