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United Methodist body votes to change the church’s position on homosexuality by allowing clergy to be ‘practicing homosexuals,’ perform gay weddings

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By Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post. A United Methodist body approved proposed legislation that would, among other things, allow clergy to perform gay marriage ceremonies and local conferences to ordain non-celibate homosexuals. The Connectional Table voted 26 to 10 in favor of proposed legislation that would allow clergy to perform gay weddings without concern of…

United Methodist body considers change to sexuality stance

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By Heather Hahn Editor’s note: This story now includes more details about the Connectional Table’s vote on the motion to reconsider. The Connectional Table, one of The United Methodist Church’s governing bodies, has decided to draft legislation that could change church law “to fully include LGBTQ persons in the life and ministry of the church.”…

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