(From our friends at Equality Florida...)

A shameful story out of Tampa continues to grab national and even international headlines and we need you to stand with us in confronting bigotry.

T.W. Jenkins, pastor of Tampa’s New Hope Missionary Baptist Church is under fire after he canceled funeral services for Julion Evans-Capers, because parishioners read in his obituary that he was married to a man. The pastor called less than 24-hours before the funeral was to begin as the family attended the wake, literally standing next to Julion's coffin.

Julion’s husband, Kendall Capers got in touch with the funeral home’s managers and requested space for a funeral the next day. But the ugliness of this church's actions have compounded the grief for Kendall who is still reeling from the shock.

"I haven't had a chance to grieve since I got the phone call." Kendall said.

Add your name to the growing list of those who support Julion Evans-Capers' husband, Kendall, and their family who were turned away by their church for Julion's funeral when they found out Julion was gay. It is not OK to turn your back on people in need!