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September 2010
The film "For the Bible Tells Me So" has been selected by "Entertainment Weekly" as one of 5 Documentaries That Have Changed the World
August 2008
CRISIS: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social, and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay in America
edited by Mitchell Gold with Mindy Drucker
Click Here for more information
May 2008
The article published in People Magazine Nov 19th 2007 is now available for you to read here
March 2008
Thanks to your support, Mary Lou and Bob were able to attend the GLAAD Awards. For the Bible Tells Me So was the recipient of the GLAAD Award for best documentary. You can read Mary Lou's report and see the photos here
March 2008
TEACH Ministries has a new logo, thanks to Michelle from DeviantART. The Winner was Jessica Crawford. You can see the full logo on our home page. Thank you Michelle and Jessica. Michelle has also set up a Café Press website with items for sale with the new logo. You can now buy mugs, bags, t-shirts, caps, mousemats, stickers, magnets and many other items with the new logo from Café Press. 10% of all proceeds will go to TEACH Ministries.
February 2008
The article in the Nov. 19, 2007 issue of PEOPLE Magazine is being picked up in its entirety by a French Magazine.
December 1 2007
Mary Lou was also interviewed by Heather Hahn for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Read it here
November 26 2007
"For the Bible Tells Me So" opened in Chicago. The Windy City Times covered the opening. Read the article here.
There is also a photo album online from the photographer that evening, Steve Becker. See the photos here.
Richard Knight Jr. reviewed the movie for The Windy City Times. Read it here.
November 9 2007
Mary Lou was recently interviewed by PEOPLE magazine! The November 19 issue will be out on November 9.
November 8 2007
The film "For the Bible Tells Me So" is now screening across the country. Check their website for dates: http://www.forthebibletellsmeso.org
Mary Lou and Bob are one of five families who feature in the film. This film was nominated for the Grand Jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival and has won four awards.
February 2nd 2007
Mary Lou and Bob visited the Sundance Film Festival to attend the screening of "For the Bible Tells Me So", which they appear in. Mary Lou wrote a report on her visit, which you can read here: Our Sundance Film Festival Experience
December 25 2006
Mary Lou was interviewed for an online Magazine called Nerve. Click here to read the article.
January 18 2005
Mary Lou Wallner wrote an open letter to Doctor James Dobson of 'Focus on the Family'. The letter was published by Soulforce on their website, Dear Doctor Dobson. You can read the letter here: Mary Lou Wallner's Open Letter to Doctor Dobson.
November 17 2004
Mary Lou and Bob were presented with the "Love Welcomes All" award by MCC Austin for the year 2005. The plaque's inscription is as follows:
MCC AUSTIN At FREEDOM OAKS
LOVE WELCOMES ALL Award
Presented to Mary Lou and Bob Wallner and T.E.A.C.H. Ministry
In recognition of your tireless struggle against the tragic effects of homophobia in our families and churches, and to assist Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered people in living lives of dignity, pride and faith.
Presented by MCC Austin at Freedom Oaks November 17, 2004
May 13 2004
We have some exciting news to share with you all! Our video, "From Tragedy to Transformation" has been accepted for inclusion in the 2004 International Film Festival in Provincetown, MA. It will be shown at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday June 19th at the School House Gallery. www.ptownfilmfest.org.
April 23 2004
Tragedy Changes Mom's Life - Article on Mary Lou Wallner and TEACH Ministries, from the Chicago Tribune Newspaper.
March 2004
On March 23 2004, Mary Lou Wallner wrote a letter to the Massachusetts Senators and Representatives, questioning the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which would exclude gay marriages. Mr Barney Frank replied to her letter on April 1 2004. To see both Mary Lou's letter and the reply, please click on the link below.
A Letter to Massachusetts Senators and Representatives and A Reply from Mr Barney Frank.
Following the death of my daughter I embarked on an arduous journey to discover the truth about homosexuality, eventually coming to believe that it is not a choice and therefore cannot be a sin.
Based on what I have experienced, I would be both humbled and privileged to enter into Compassionate Conversations with others who are struggling with or facing challenges. ... Learn More
"The Slow Miracle of Transformation" has been revised and updated and is available here.
If you have read Mary Lou's book share your thoughts.
Speaking Engagements
Mary Lou recently gave a short talk at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church and you can watch the video here.
If you would like to book Mary Lou to speak at your conference or event, please contact her.
Anna's Songs on CD
a collection of songs written and performed by Anna is available here.
Donations
We are no longer registered as a non-profit organization, although we are always grateful for donations to assist us in meeting costs for travelling to conferences.
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