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  • Minister to Face Court Again for Wedding Lesbian Couple

    By Lillian Kwon

    A Presbyterian minister who officiated the union of a lesbian couple will face a regional church court on two charges later this year. Edwards conducted the ceremony for Nancy McConn and Brenda Cole in June 2005.

    Aug 14, 2008 | Comments 7

  • Presbyterians Comfortable with Female Leaders; Don't Prefer Them

    By Audrey Barrick

    Most Presbyterians have been part of a congregation that was led by a woman in some capacity, according to a recent survey. And while most have no preference when it comes to a man or a woman for leadership roles, only 1 percent actually prefer a woman in the pulpit.

    Aug 12, 2008 | Comments 7

  • Grieved Presbyterians Seek Way Forward

    By Lillian Kwon

    Presbyterians grieved by the pro-gay actions of the highest governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) plan to converge next month to look for a way forward. The meeting will provide a forum and analysis for PC(USA) leaders as they lament votes by the denomination's General Assembly in June.

    Jul 23, 2008 | Comments 45

  • More Methodists Support Clergy Performing Gay Weddings

    By Audrey Barrick

    More United Methodists are throwing their support behind clergy in California who want to perform same-sex "marriages" despite the denomination's stance that homosexual practice is "incompatible with Christian teaching."

    Jul 19, 2008 | Comments 37

  • Episcopal Head Ready for Challenging Face-to-Face Talks

    By Rachel Zoll

    Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori was installed as head of the U.S. church less than two years ago, inheriting a mess not of her own making.

    Jul 11, 2008 | Comments 55

  • PCUSA Gay Clergy Decision Changes Nothing, Scholar Says

    By Lillian Kwon

    While supporters of gay ordination say a recent vote by the highest governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) gives the green light for gay clergy, one professor is arguing that the decision changes nothing.

    Jul 05, 2008 | Comments 11

  • Presbyterians Called to Face the Facts, Change

    By Lillian Kwon

    A week of emotional discussions, debates and controversial decisions at the General Assembly of the nation's largest Presbyterian denomination ended with a call for humility and transformation.

    Jun 30, 2008 | Comments 44

  • PCUSA Assembly Approves Deleting Gay Clergy Ban

    By Lillian Kwon

    The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s highest governing body voted Friday in favor of a proposal that would allow for the ordination of non-celibate gays and lesbians.

    Jun 28, 2008 | Comments 54

  • Breakaway Anglicans Win Property Battle

    By The Associated Press

    Eleven conservative Episcopal churches won a legal victory Friday when a circuit court judge upheld a Virginia law allowing congregations to vote to secede from their parent denominations.

    Jun 28, 2008 | Comments 14

  • Presbyterian Battle over Property, Churches Intensifies

    By Lillian Kwon

    Delegates of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved an up to $2 million fund that would cover legal fees against congregations that pull out from the denomination and want to keep their church property.

    Jun 27, 2008 | Comments 8
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