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26 April 2012
Methodist conference to discuss equal marriage and gay clergy 12 The United Methodist Church (UMC), which has at least 12 million followers around the world, is set to debate questions of equal marriage and the ordination of gay bishops as part of its General Conference.
9 April 2012
Archbishop panel member says gay people can ‘change’ sexual attraction 100 The Crown Nominations Commission, whose job it is to recommend a successor to Dr Rowan Williams for the position of the Archbishop of Canterbury, includes a leading member of the Anglican Church who believes that gay people can be counselled to suppress and/or change their sexuality, the Guardian reports today.
5 October 2011
Three more Church of Scotland ministers quit over gay clergy 43 Another three Church of Scotland ministers have announced they will quit over gay clergy members.
4 October 2011
Aberdeen minister resigns over gay clergy 156 A church minister in Aberdeen has resigned over the issue of gay clergy.
16 September 2011
Welsh clerics to consider pensions for gay partners 9 The Church in Wales is to consider giving pensions to the partners of gay clergy.
5 September 2011
Senior Church of Ireland minister announces civil partnership 4 A senior minister in the Church of Ireland has announced he is in a civil partnership.
15 June 2011
Two more Scottish congregations want to leave over gay ministers 23 Two more Church of Scotland congregations are considering a split over the issue of gay ordinations.
25 May 2011
Scottish minister resigns over gay clergy 22 Another Church of Scotland minister has resigned over the issue of gay clergy.
23 May 2011
Church of Scotland to debate gay ministers today 13 The Church of Scotland will debate today whether gay ministers should be ordained.
11 May 2011
US Presbyterian church votes to allow gay ministers 28 US Presbyterians have voted to allow gay people in relationships to be ordained as ministers, elders and deacons.
21 April 2011
Thousands could leave Church of Scotland over gay clergy 58 A substantial number of members could leave the Church of Scotland if gay clergy are permitted, a report says.
12 February 2010
Church of England approves pension rights for gay civil partners 7 The Church of England General Synod yesterday approved giving the civil partners of deceased gay clergy equal pensions rights.
9 February 2010
Archbishop of Canterbury ‘profoundly sorry’ for comments on homosexuality 26 The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams apologised yesterday for statements he has made about gay people in the church.
18 January 2010
Church to vote on financial benefits for gay partners of clergy 12 The Church of England will vote next month on whether to give more benefits to the civil partners of gay clergy.

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