DALLAS — One of the nation’s largest gay churches has voted to become a member of the United Church of Christ (UCC), in part because of the UCC’s vote last July to support civil marriage rights for gay couples.
The 4,300-member Cathedral of Hope in Dallas has considered joining the UCC since at least 1997. It was formerly the flagship congregation of the Metropolitan Community Churches until it left that denomination in 2002. The vote was held Oct. 30, with 94 percent choosing to join the UCC.
The 1.3 million-member UCC already allows the blessing of gay relationships. UCC officials said an estimated 20 churches are expected to leave the denomination over that policy, but new additions like the Cathedral of Hope will more than make up for the losses. (TAB)
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