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Title: Minneapolis to host Lutheran debate on gay clergy, same-sex ceremonies
Post by: Butterfly on July 06, 2009, 12:35:53 PM
Post by: Butterfly on July 06, 2009, 12:35:53 PM
Minneapolis to host Lutheran debate on gay clergy, same-sex ceremonies
The Minnesota Independent
By Andy Birkey
July 6, 2009
http://minnesotaindependent.com/38580/minneapolis-to-host-lutheran-debate-on-gay-clergy-same-sex-ceremonies (http://minnesotaindependent.com/38580/minneapolis-to-host-lutheran-debate-on-gay-clergy-same-sex-ceremonies)
After years of study and debate, thousands of leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will gather in Minneapolis this August for a vote on whether to become more welcoming to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Lutherans. LGBT Lutherans are anxiously awaiting the outcome, which could pave the way for gay and lesbian pastors, bring same-sex commitment ceremonies to local congregations and impact policy in a state with a large number of Lutheran elected officials.
The Minnesota Independent
By Andy Birkey
July 6, 2009
http://minnesotaindependent.com/38580/minneapolis-to-host-lutheran-debate-on-gay-clergy-same-sex-ceremonies (http://minnesotaindependent.com/38580/minneapolis-to-host-lutheran-debate-on-gay-clergy-same-sex-ceremonies)
After years of study and debate, thousands of leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will gather in Minneapolis this August for a vote on whether to become more welcoming to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Lutherans. LGBT Lutherans are anxiously awaiting the outcome, which could pave the way for gay and lesbian pastors, bring same-sex commitment ceremonies to local congregations and impact policy in a state with a large number of Lutheran elected officials.
Title: Re: Minneapolis to host Lutheran debate on gay clergy, same-sex ceremonies
Post by: Lisbeth on July 06, 2009, 01:33:38 PM
Post by: Lisbeth on July 06, 2009, 01:33:38 PM
We'll see if the vote really happens. This struggle has been going on for years. It was put off again two years ago in Chicago.