The denomination in eliminated barriers to ordaining clergy with same-sex partners, but ministers were still barred from celebrating gay marriages and risked church penalties for doing so. Alex McNeill, executive director of More Light Presbyterians, a gay advocacy group, said the amendment was "an answer to many prayers. The Rev. Krystin Granberg of the New York Presbytery — in a state that recognizes gay marriage — said she receives requests "all the time" from friends and parishioners to preside at their weddings.
Since the gay ordination vote, of the denomination's more than 10, churches have left for other more conservative denominations or have dissolved, though some theological conservatives have remained within the denomination as they decide how to move forward. The church now has about 1. The conservative Presbyterian Lay Committee decried the votes in Detroit as an "abomination.
Of the mainline Protestant denominations, only the United Church of Christ supports gay marriage outright. The Episcopal Church has approved a prayer service for blessing same-sex unions.
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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has eliminated barriers for gay clergy but allows regional and local church officials to decide their own policies on ordination and blessings for same-sex couples. Indoor Worship Information - St. John's, Bedford, Bedford. Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these … you did it to me.
What does the current immigration crisis of separating children from their parents call from us as disciples who are committed to following a compassionate and merciful Savior in Christ Jesus? Regarding the effects on the children who have been separated from their parents, our Archdeacon Melissa Hays-Smith, a licensed clinical social worker and a child and family therapist, points out the following:.
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In my experience, this is very difficult to treat. They fail more often at things like school, jobs, and marriages and can have a shorter lifespan. The practice of separating children from their parents at international borders is, as our Presiding Bishop has rightly commented, immoral and sinful.
We are disciples who have vowed to conform our lives to the Baptismal Covenant. In Eastertide and at every baptism we renew that covenant and our loyalty to the Risen Christ.
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The question does not limit our calls for justice, peace and dignity to white human beings, to Democrat or Republican human beings, or to American human beings. No, the baptismal promise we make is for ALL human beings. No exceptions. His love is poured out freely for all.
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Our love must be the same. Joining God in the Neighborhood. What is God calling your church to do in its neighborhood? We believe God calls us all to mission.
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And mission is never simply general or abstract, but always involves connecting with particular people and places with the Good News. The Rt. Heath Light is doing well following scheduled bypass surgery performed on July Prayers for his continued recovery are welcome. Bishop Mark has been in touch with the bishops of West Virginia regarding the recent flooding in that state.
Roger Bowen. Presiding Bishop Curry.