Frank Schaefer defrocked by United Methodist officials
By Renee K. Gadoua, Religion News Service The Rev. Frank Schaefer was defrocked by United Methodist officials in Pennsylvania on Thursday (Dec. 19), after he refused to conform to denominational rules that prohibit ministers from officiating at same-sex weddings. Schaefer, who pastors a church in Lebanon, Pa., said he plans to appeal the decision. The…