Fri, 2012-11-09 14:12 - Joseph Ward
LGBT Ordination:
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LGBT Affirmation:
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Marriage Equality:
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LGBT Affirmation Body:
The UCC actively affirms the LGBT community and works for LGBT equality, although local congregations vary in support. The UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns is a grassroots group growing the number of open and affirming UCC churches, which now number more than 1,000.
LGBT Ordination Body:
In 1972, the UCC ordained the first openly gay pastor in a mainline denomination; they recognize and ordain openly LGBT clergy.
Marriage Equality Body:
The UCC recognizes and allows clergy to perform same-gender marriages and unions; decision to do so rests with individual clergy. Actively works for marriage equality.
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