Of God, But Not God: A Methodist Minister Speaks About Church’s Refusal to Open Its Doors to LGBT
Two U.S. jurisdictions will consider three openly gay candidates for bishop this month. Long before she learned…
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Disciples of Christ Church in Indiana Approves LBGT Inclusion
No formal statement yet…
Read MoreELCA Pastor: “Love Trumps Chromosomes”
Minister forced to resign after welcoming gay and lesbian ordination.
Read MorePresbyterians Re-ordain First Openly Gay Minister
Just two years ago the man who delivered the sermon at Anderson’s re-ordination was leading the charge against the ordination of gay and lesbian ministers.
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Presbyterians, Change Hearts & Minds, Begin Ordaining Gays
As of July 10, qualified LGBT candidates can be ordained as clergy and officers in the Presbyterian Church (USA). How did equality advocates change the minds of 24 presbyteries?
Read MoreMethodists Move Toward LGBT Inclusion
A new measure doesn’t approve LGBT people for ordination, but could this be the tipping point for the Methodists as it was for the Presbyterians?
Read MoreIn Historic Vote, Presbyterians to Allow LGBT Clergy
The pressure is now on the United Methodists.
Read MoreWill Gender and Sexuality Rend The Anglican Communion?
Not so fast.
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On the ELCA’s Historic Shift to Include Gay Clergy: Reflections of a Self-Exiled Lutheran
Reflecting with mixed emotions his decision to leave the church of his childhood over its inability to accept gays, the author recalls his own words, that “Scripture calls us to look beyond Scripture, to God and to our neighbor,” and wonders whether he should return to the church; indeed, whether such a thing is possible.
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Fact Check: Are Gay-Friendly Churches in Decline?
A recent US News & World Report piece claims that “the churches most open to homosexuality are shrinking fastest.” A closer look at the numbers reveals a different picture.
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