Category - california

Church group condemns California court ban on same-sex marriage

Julia Collings — Wed, 27 May 2009 09:46:27 +0100

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.

Clergy back California civil rights ad campaign for same-sex marriage

Julia Collings — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:54:10 +0100

California’s leading gay rights organisation is launching an ad campaign to promote acceptance of gay marriage, and is also forming a coalition of 1,000 clergy to help change negative religious attitudes towards same-sex unions.

Faith groups on both sides of California gay ban dispute

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:47:13 +0000

Activists disappointed by a measure to ban same-sex marriage in California that has deeply divided religious groups, say nationwide protests against the prohibition are a milestone in civil rights for gays and lesbians.