Lesbian deacon seeks Presbyterian ordination for third time

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Lesbian deacon seeks Presbyterian ordination for third time

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/01/15/state/n211739S17.DTL&type=politics
By LISA LEFF, Associated Press Writer
01/15/2008

01-15) 21:17 PST Richmond, Calif. (AP) --

A Presbyterian deacon who has twice been denied ordination because of her sexual orientation is again asking to join the clergy, despite her denomination's long-standing ban on openly gay ministers.