November 19, 2013
Methodist pastor guilty after presiding over his gay son's wedding
Rev. Frank Schaefer was found guilty, by a United Methodist Church jury, of violating church law by officiating at the wedding of his son and another man in 2007.
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May 3, 2013
Who gets to claim faith in the Boy Scouts debate?
In the weeks leading up to the Boy Scouts of America's vote on dropping the anti-gay ban, communities of faith are speaking out. The problem for the media covering this is that faith communities are not saying the same thing. Who gets to represent the voice of faith when talking about the Boy Scouts proposed policy change?
February 4, 2013
Presbyterian clergy call for end to ban on gay scouts
Clergy from the Presbyterian Church (USA) are joining the United Church of Christ and United Methodist Church in calling on the Boy Scouts of America to end their ban on gay scouts and leaders.
January 10, 2013
Illinois Methodist Bishop Speaks Out For Marriage Equality Bill
Illinois Bishop Sally Dyck spoke out today in support of marriage equality, just as her state is expected to address a bill on the issue.
August 29, 2012
Religion News Summary for August 29, 2012
International marriage equality news, dinnertime debates, and questioning whether Christianity is as anti-gay as we have been told. It's in this weeks' LGBT Religion News Summary.
July 19, 2012
Religion News Summary Highlights for July 19, 2012
The first couple to be married on a military base met at a Baptist church, but some chaplains are coming under fire for attending the wedding.
February 27, 2012
Guest Post: One LGBT-Inclusive Black Church in Boston Paves the Way
Black History Month is a time for honoring and celebrating the achievements of African Americans and their institutions, including the Black Church. In 2000, Union United Methodist Church (UUMC) in Boston adopted a unanimous resolution to enthusiastically welcome LGBT worshippers.
October 24, 2011
Extraordinary Methodist Ordinations: One Gay and One Straight
On Sunday, "Church Within A Church," which describes itself as a “progressive, Methodist-related movement” oversaw the ordination of two women, one a married lesbian and the other the straight mother of a lesbian daughter.
October 17, 2011
Methodist Group Vows to Support Lesbian and Gay Couples
Today, GLAAD is assisting in the launch of We do! Methodists Living Marriage Equality.
August 18, 2011
by GLAAD
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