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15 Jan 2013

Evangelical leader sets out biblical stall to support gay relationships

Baptist evangelical leader the Rev Steve Chalke has set out his theological and pastoral argument for supporting same-sex relationships in a new article.
15 Jan 2013

Steve Chalke urges evangelical rethink on same-sex relations

Prominent British evangelical leader Steve Chalke has urged the Christian Churches to rethink inherited attitudes to same-sex relationships.
13 Jul 2012

Reaction mixed to Episcopal Church's approval of same-sex rites

Gay and lesbian US Episcopalians are celebrating their church's approval on 10 July of liturgical rites for the blessing of same-sex couples.
25 May 2011

LGCM welcomes Church of Scotland moves towards inclusion

The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement has welcomed the Church of Scotland's "move towards the acceptance of ministers in same sex relationships".
25 May 2011

What the Kirk decided

There has been some uncertainty as to what the Church of Scotland General Assembly actually voted for, and against, on the issue of coupled same-sex ministers and related issues. on Monday 23 May 2011.
25 May 2011

Kirk moves forward in debate on gay people in ministry

The Church of Scotland General Assembly, meeting in Edinburgh, has moved towards the acceptance of ministers living in a same-sex relationships.
31 Aug 2010

Historic Italian Protestant churches agree to bless same-sex couples

The joint synod of Italy's Waldensian and Methodist Protestant churches has agreed to authorise the blessing of same-sex couples in church.
2 Aug 2009

Affirming same-sex marriage
29 Jul 2009

Williams' latest Anglican reflection produces mixed reactions

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams' reflections on the Episcopal Church's General Convention in California, are already provoking controversy and a variety of reactions.
27 May 2009

Church group condemns California court ban on same-sex marriage

California’s Supreme Court has upheld a ban on same-sex marriage, disappointing gay rights campaigners across the USA, who took to the streets in solidarity. The California Council of Churches has condemned the Court’s decision.

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