Indianapolis - From 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, October 12th, Indianapolis citizens will rally at the state capitol to deliver a simple but powerful message: straight people are demanding equal rights for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans, and their families.

This landmark event is part of a nation-wide action called "Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights." All across the country, between October 8-14, straight Americans will stand up beside their LGBT sisters and brothers and proudly assert their respect and support for their LGBT communities.

In Indianapolis, the effort is being led by Rev. Andy Burnette, a minister who was motivated to action by his belief that all persons should have equal rights and protection under the law. Over the last several months, Andy and others have organized an impressive coalition of Hoosiers who will gather at the state capitol to discuss equal rights for all.

The vigil features speakers James Mulholland (Quaker minister and co-author of If Grace Is True: Why God Will Save Every Person and If God Is Love: Rediscovering Grace in an Ungracious World), Rev. Dennis McCarty (author, musician and Unitarian Universalist minister from Columbus) and Rev. Andy Burnette (former fundamentalist and current Unitarian Universalist minister in Danville). Recording artist Tim Hoover will provide musical entertainment.

"Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights" is a joint project of Atticus Circle and Soulforce. Atticus Circle is a national non-profit that is dedicated to achieving equality for all partners, parents, and their children regardless of sexual orientation. Soulforce is a national social justice organization that seeks freedom for LGBT people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance.