Tag: Gay Clergy
Conservative Lutherans organize after gay vote
Associated Press September 26, 2009.
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Members to decide within 12 months on whether to split from church
Lutherans OK gays for clergy
Associated Press August 21, 2009.
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Proposal to limit homosexuals’ leadership roles defeated soundly
Lutherans debate dropping celibacy requirement for gay clergy
Duke Helfand August 17, 2009.
Print: Los Angeles Times
A proposal up for a vote at this week’s convention would permit ministers and lay leaders who were in ‘lifelong, monogamous, same-sex relationships.’
Archbishop of Canterbury attempts to paper over Church schism
Ruth Gledhill July 27, 2009.
Print: TimesOnline
The Archbishop of Canterbury today tried to paper over the cracks as he acknowledged the Anglican church is in schism in all but name
Gay marriage approval sounds death knell for Anglican unity
Ruth Gledhill July 16, 2009.
Print: TimesOnline
Bishops in the US dealt a death blow to hopes for unity in the worldwide Anglican Church when they approved in principle services for same-sex partnerships.
Episcopal bishops back blessings of same-sex unions
Duke Helfand July 15, 2009.
Print: Los Angeles Times
The measure won overwhelming support, despite complaints from conservatives within the church and the wider Anglican Communion.
The Americans know this will end in schism
Tom Wright July 14, 2009.
Print: Times Online
Support by US Episcopalians for homosexual clergy is contrary to Anglican faith and tradition. They are leaving the family
Episcopal Church ousts 61 clergy in bishop dispute
Associated Press May 27, 2009.
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Pastors aligned with ex-bishop who broke with church over homosexuality
Gay issues may splinter churches
Duke Helfand May 25, 2009.
Print: Los Angeles Times
National conventions of several Protestant denominations could intensify the long-running debate this summer.
Evangelicals vow to hold back cash after Scott Rennie defeat
Mike Wade May 24, 2009.
Print: TimesOnline
Traditionalists opposed to the appointment of gay ministers are planning a campaign of non-co-operation with the Kirk establishment, to deny the Church of Scotland hundreds of thousands of pounds in revenue.
Anti-gay minister the Rev Ian Watson in ‘Nazi battle’ outrage
Mike Wade May 12, 2009.
Print: TimesOnline
Anti-gay minister the Rev Ian Watson in ‘Nazi battle’ outrage.
Presbyterians reject gay clergy in close vote
Associated Press April 25, 2009.
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Supporters, opponents expect the issue to be revisited in the future
