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Radio preacher Alistair Begg won’t back down from advice to attend LGBTQ wedding
By Bob Smietana — January 31, 2024
(RNS) — Begg told a woman she should attend her grandchild’s wedding to a trans person, leading to a Christian radio network dumping his program.
Spared a church trial in one region, Methodists may find censure in another
By Renée K. Gadoua — March 10, 2014
(RNS) The resolution of the Rev. Thomas Ogletree’s case highlights an emerging dynamic that allows some pastors to skirt rules banning clergy from performing same-sex wedding, while others risk costly church trials and the loss of clergy credentials.
United Methodists postpone Thomas Ogletree’s church trial
By Renée K. Gadoua — February 10, 2014
(RNS) Both sides agreed to pursue a “just resolution” before resorting to a trial.
Frank Schaefer defrocked by United Methodist officials
By Renée K. Gadoua — December 19, 2013
(RNS) A two-day church trial last month found Schaefer guilty of violating church law by performing the 2007 same-sex wedding of his son.
Jurors weigh revoking clergy credentials for Methodist pastor
By Renée K. Gadoua — November 19, 2013
(RNS) A jury of United Methodist pastors began hearing testimony Tuesday (Nov. 19) that will help determine if the Rev. Frank Schaefer will lose his clergy credentials for breaking church law by officiating at the same-sex marriage of his son in 2007. Testimony in the penalty phase of the trial may continue Wednesday.
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