Bishops want end to gay clergy ban, Barry Kidwell commentary


Redeeming Justice	February 3, 2011

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Bishop Beverly J. Shamana lays a black strip of cloth on the altar in protest of the church's stance on homosexuality at General Conference 2008. (UMNS file photo)

33 retired bishops urge end to gay clergy ban

"We believe the God we know in Jesus is leading us to issue this counsel and call -- a call to transform our church life and our world." (UMNS)

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United Methodist info:

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Conference calendar:

Feb. 15: Change for Children grant applications due
Feb. 20-22: Christian Educators Fellowship in Pigeon Forge
Feb. 28-March 3: Ministers Convocation in Lake Junaluska
March 1: Resolutions/petitions deadline
March 5: UMMen's Day with the Bishop in Hixson
March 10-12: Ministers' Wives Retreat in Pigeon Forge
March 12: Children's Ministry Connection in Knoxville
March 18-20: Marriage Enrichment Retreat in Jonesborough
April 1-2: Evangelism Conference in Knoxville
April 3: One Great Hour of Sharing
April 10-12: Jubilation retreat for older adults in Kingsport
April 24: Easter Sunday
May 8: Native American Ministries Sunday
May 13-14: UMW Spiritual Enrichment Experience in Lake Junaluska
May 14-15: UMW Young Women's Retreat in Lake Junaluska
June 12-15: Holston Annual Conference in Lake Junaluska

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