March 27, 2015
GLAAD @ Work: #glaadawards, Christianity and LGBT relationships, bisexual representation, and more
GLAAD's Weekly Update on News, Entertainment and Online Media.
Presbyterian
Meet Alex McNeill, the trans advocate bringing equality to the Presbyterian Church
"One of the things I've found people respond to in my story is that doing the hard thing, even if you're nervous or scared, that living with authenticity and integrity is worth it in the long run. It's the way we can honor God, who created us."
BREAKING: Presbyterian Church USA approves marriage equality
With a significant majority vote at its General Assembly today, the Presbyterian Church (USA) made marriage equality available to loving, committed couples of the same-sex by changing the language in the church's Book of Order from "a man and a woman" to "two persons."
June 11, 2014
Presbyterian church to vote on marriage equality in upcoming meeting
At the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) meeting this June 14-21 in Detroit, commissioners will vote on a constitutional amendment that could allow for marriage equality within the denomination. In addition, the assembly will consider a resolution that would prevent Presbyterian ministers who officiate same-sex marriages from facing discipline.
May 19, 2013
People of faith support equality in Scouting
To give an accurate representation of where people of faith stand on marriage equality, let's look at some of the major denominations that support scouts for a quick recap. GLAAD has created a handy graphic that shows which denominations support inclusive scouting for all.
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.
November 19, 2012
Guest Post: Why I Tell My Story: Putting it all on the line
Guest blogger Alex Patchin McNeill is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School and has worked with Believe Out Loud and More Light Presbyterians. He is currently the Director of Development at the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. He is the first openly transgender ministry inquirer in his conservative Presbyterian region in western North Carolina.
November 14, 2012
Transgender Faith Leaders Help Create Welcoming Communities
This week is Transgender Awareness Week and to mark the occasion, GLAAD’s Religion, Faith, and Values Program wants to highlight the achievements of a few trans faith leaders who have helped make their traditions more open and welcoming spaces for all people.
September 21, 2012
Marriage Equality, New York Times, Muslim Mr. Gay Denmark and More! LGBT Religion News Summary
GLAAD’s Religion, Faith & Values program works to elevate LGBT-affirming voices of faith in mainstream, regional, and community media. To find out more, visit www.glaad.org/faith.
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.
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