LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — The pro-gay group that brought 191 people to Cleveland to be arrested at the General Conference meeting of the United Methodist Church has announced plans for similar demonstrations at the meeting of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Soulforce, an ecumenical group pushing for greater acceptance of gays and lesbians within church life, announced May 15 the group has planned a civil disobedience protest during a worship service June 25.
The 2.5 million-member Presbyterian Church (USA) — the nation’s largest Presbyterian body — will meet in Long Beach, Calif., for its General Assembly June 24 to July 1. Pro-gay groups hope to change the church’s ban on ordaining gays and lesbians and performing same-sex union ceremonies.
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