LGBT Clergy

Gay clergy disinvited from Advent services at Castro Catholic church

Gay clergy disinvited from Advent services at Castro Catholic church

Thursday, December 15, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO -- At least three gay and lesbian clergy members were disinvited from participating in Advent services at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in the Castro, the Bay Area [...]
British University study finds schools fail to address homophobic bullying

British University study finds schools fail to address homophobic bullying

Friday, November 18, 2011
SHEFFIELD, England -- In a study released this week to coincide with Britain's National Anti-Bullying Week, researchers from the Centre for Education and Inclusion Research at Sheffield Hallam University have revealed that many schools in the United Kingdom fail to properly address homophobic bullying.
Meet Scott Anderson, soon to be first openly gay ordained Presbyterian USA minister

Meet Scott Anderson, soon to be first openly gay ordained Presbyterian USA minister

Tuesday, October 4, 2011
"Our pastor is gay! Our pastor is gay! How can we possibly continue being Christians now?!" Okay, fine: I don't actually know what the two people said to their fellow [...]
Secretly Gay-Affirming Pastors: You Are Not Alone

Secretly Gay-Affirming Pastors: You Are Not Alone

Saturday, September 10, 2011
Yesterday I received this email (which I use here by permission): Dear John, Hi. My name is [deleted]. I am nearly 48-years-old, and am married with two grown children. I [...]
Presbyterian Church begins ordaining openly gay clergy

Presbyterian Church begins ordaining openly gay clergy

Sunday, July 10, 2011
The Presbyterian Church on Sunday became the largest Christian denomination to ordain openly gay clergy, as a measure takes effect that will allow gay men and women in same-sex relationships to become ministers.
Presbyterian Church USA votes to allow openly gay clergy

Presbyterian Church USA votes to allow openly gay clergy

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Presbyterian Church on Tuesday voted to change its constitution to allow the ordination of gays as ministers, elders and deacons, becoming the fourth Protestant denomination in the United States to make the move that experts say reflects a larger cultural shift.
Jim McGreevey: too much of a 'jackass' to join gay-welcoming Episcopal clergy

Jim McGreevey: too much of a 'jackass' to join gay-welcoming Episcopal clergy

Monday, April 25, 2011
Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey, who resigned following revelations he was gay and having an extramarital affair with a male staffer, has been denied admission to the priesthood of the Episcopal Church.
Lesbian priests wed in New Year’s Day ceremony

Lesbian priests wed in New Year’s Day ceremony

Wednesday, January 5, 2011
BOSTON -- Two high-level female Episcopal priests married in Massachusetts on New Year's Day in a wedding that appears to be the first of its kind in the U.S. -– at least in the Episcopal Church.
Gay priest witch hunt snags three on video in nightclubs

Gay priest witch hunt snags three on video in nightclubs

Friday, July 23, 2010
The UK's Daily Mail is reporting that three Catholic priests were caught on tape having sex in Rome's gay nightclubs. The news has reportedly "shocked ... the devoutly Catholic country."
LA Episcopal diocese elects first openly gay bishop

LA Episcopal diocese elects first openly gay bishop

Sunday, December 6, 2009
The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles on Saturday elected the first openly gay bishop since the national church lifted a ban that kept gays out of its highest ordained ministry, [...]
New website aims to 'out' closeted gay priests who oppose gay rights

New website aims to 'out' closeted gay priests who oppose gay rights

Friday, December 4, 2009
A DC resident has started a controversial internet campaign to gather information about closeted gay priests in the Washington DC area. According to its creator, social media expert and gay [...]
Lutherans vote to allow committed gays and lesbians into its clergy

Lutherans vote to allow committed gays and lesbians into its clergy

Friday, August 21, 2009
Leaders of the largest Lutheran church approved a resolution today, allowing gays and lesbians, in committed and sexually active relationships, to serve as clergy within the church. By a vote [...]
Lutherans to consider lifting ban on partnered gay clergy

Lutherans to consider lifting ban on partnered gay clergy

Friday, August 14, 2009
The nation's largest Lutheran denomination will consider lifting its ban on gay and lesbian clergy who are in committed, long-term relationships as it gathers next week for a churchwide assembly [...]
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