Category - Metropolitan Community church

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2 Nov 2010

Christian minister refused permission for same-sex marriage

A register office has refused a Christian minister permission for a same-sex marriage,
triggering the first steps in legal action over marriage equality.
6 Oct 2010

Cameron 'stands alone' against same-sex marriage

David Cameron has been accused of blocking the way for legal recognition of same-sex marriage, despite support for the proposal from Labour, LibDem and Green leaders.
22 Aug 2010

Civil partnerships are not enough, say marriage campaigners

Pressure is growing for same-sex couples to be given full equality in marriage law after 98 per cent of LGBT people polled said civil partnerships don't go far enough.
4 Mar 2010

Campaigners and faith groups welcome same-sex partnerships vote

A range of campaigning groups and faith-based organisations have expressed their support for a decision to allow the use of religious premises and religious language in same-sex partnership ceremonies.
1 Jul 2007

Gay-friendly Christian denomination makes human rights award

Human Rights Watch has won a triennial award from Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC), an international fellowship of Christian churches with an affirming ministry to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.