Jul 2011 09
Ross Murray, GLAAD's Director of Religion, Faith & Values
July 10 is a BIG DAY for LGBT Presbyterians
http://glaadblog.org/2011/07/09/july-10-is-a-big-day-for-lgbt-presbyterians/On Sunday, July 10, changes to the Presbyterian Church (USA)'s constitution go into effect, allowing the ordination of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ministers, elders and deacons. Ratification of these constitutional changes was assured on May 10, 2011, when a majority of the 173 presbyteries voted to change the policy through a nationwide ratification process. Voting on the amendment continued through July. Ninety-seven presbyteries approved the amendment which will become official policy for the entire denomination on Sunday, July 10.
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"We know God is at work when of almost all presbyteries voted more strongly for the welcome and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members than ever before, in the history of the Presbyterian Church."
