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Methodist Church’s Highest Court to Hear Case of Defrocked Pro-gay Pastor Frank Schaefer

Kyler Geoffroy October 5, 2014

When we last reported on Methodist pastor Frank Schaefer back in June, Schaefer - who was defrocked last year for officiating at his … [Read more...] about Methodist Church’s Highest Court to Hear Case of Defrocked Pro-gay Pastor Frank Schaefer

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Dallas Methodist Pastor Commits Suicide To Make Statement About Homophobia, Racism, Social Injustice

Michael Fitzgerald July 16, 2014

A retired Methodist pastor committed suicide by self-immolation in Dallas on June 23 to highlight racial injustice, homophobia, and the death … [Read more...] about Dallas Methodist Pastor Commits Suicide To Make Statement About Homophobia, Racism, Social Injustice

Topics: History, LGBT Rights, Living | Loving More Posts About: Buddhist, Charles Moore, civil rights, Dallas, Dallas, gay marriage, Grand Saline, LGBT Rights, Methodist Church, monks, Reverend Charles Moore, same-sex marriage, self-immolation, suicide, Texas, Texas

Defrocked Methodist Minister Frank Schaefer To Appeal

Daniel Villarreal March 20, 2014

Frank Schaefer, the former Methodist reverend who was defrocked after performing his son’s gay wedding, has successfully filed for an appeal which … [Read more...] about Defrocked Methodist Minister Frank Schaefer To Appeal

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Methodists Drop Case Against NY Minister Who Officiated Gay Son’s Marriage: VIDEO

Andy Towle March 11, 2014

… [Read more...] about Methodists Drop Case Against NY Minister Who Officiated Gay Son’s Marriage: VIDEO

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Dallas Pastor Says He’ll Defy Church Doctrine to Perform Gay Marriage Ceremonies: VIDEO

Andy Towle January 23, 2014

… [Read more...] about Dallas Pastor Says He’ll Defy Church Doctrine to Perform Gay Marriage Ceremonies: VIDEO

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Another Methodist Clergyman Will Be Going To Trial For Officiating Son’s Same-Sex Wedding

Joseph Ehrman-Dupre January 22, 2014

Following the recent defrocking of Reverend Frank Schaefer and demands for reconsideration of church doctrine by some leaders, the United … [Read more...] about Another Methodist Clergyman Will Be Going To Trial For Officiating Son’s Same-Sex Wedding

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A Coming Methodist Schism Over Marriage Equality?

Daniel Villarreal December 27, 2013

Reverend Dean Snyder, a senior pastor of Foundry United Methodist Church — a Washington D.C. church commonly visited by sitting presidents — has told … [Read more...] about A Coming Methodist Schism Over Marriage Equality?

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Pennsylvania Pastor Defrocked After Performing Gay Son’s Wedding, Offered New Job In California

Joseph Ehrman-Dupre December 22, 2013

We previously reported on the woes of Reverend Frank Schaefer who, after performing his gay son's wedding ceremony in 2007, ended up receiving a … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Pastor Defrocked After Performing Gay Son’s Wedding, Offered New Job In California

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Pro-Gay Methodist Pastor Steps Up Defiance of Church in Face of Defrocking Threat: VIDEO

Andy Towle November 20, 2013

Methodist pastor Frank Schaefer was suspended for 30 days yesterday for officiating at his gay son's wedding in 2007, and given an ultimatum … [Read more...] about Pro-Gay Methodist Pastor Steps Up Defiance of Church in Face of Defrocking Threat: VIDEO

Topics: News More Posts About: frank schaefer, Frank Schaefer, gay marriage, Gay Marriage, Methodist Church, Methodist Church, News

Pennsylvania Pastor Convicted of Breaking Vows by Officiating Gay Son’s Wedding May Be Defrocked Today

Andy Towle November 19, 2013

Last week we reported that Rev. Frank Schaefer of Zion United Methodist Church of Iona in South Lebanon Township, Pennsylvania was facing a church … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Pastor Convicted of Breaking Vows by Officiating Gay Son’s Wedding May Be Defrocked Today

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