Jul 11 Local News For Minority Groups in Presbyterian Church, Rights Vary by Region A gay elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA) says the recent rule change that removes any doubt over the legitimacy of her position makes the church more accepting, though intolerance still exists in many areas. Beth Van Sickle was ordained in her Ohio congregation in the 1980s and faced challenges to her post. But yesterday […] By Gabe Bullard Jul 11 Local News For Minority Groups in Presbyterian Church, Rights Vary by Region Gabe Bullard
Jul 10 Local News Rule Change Allowing Gay Clergy in Presbyterian Church Takes Effect Gay and lesbian members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) may now apply to be ordained in the church. For LGBT Presbyterians, the path to being eligible for ordination has been long and uncertain. Last year, the church’s general assembly lifted a restriction that clergy be either married or celibate. The new rule requires non-celibate clergy […] By Gabe Bullard Jul 10 Local News Rule Change Allowing Gay Clergy in Presbyterian Church Takes Effect Gabe Bullard
May 11 Local News Presbyterian Official Doesn’t Consider Rule Change a Step Toward Same-Sex Marriage This summer, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will lift its ban on gay clergy, but a church leader says the move is not a step toward recognizing same-sex marriage. The church’s council approved the change last year, but it took until yesterday for a majority of the regional governing bodies, called presbyteries, to approve the change. […] By Gabe Bullard May 11 Local News Presbyterian Official Doesn’t Consider Rule Change a Step Toward Same-Sex Marriage Gabe Bullard