Methodist ministers defy church at same-sex union

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Newlyweds Taylor and Gatewood have been together for 25 years. "I've been wanting to do this all my life," Gatewood said. "In church."

By Tricia L. Nadolny, Inquirer Staff Writer
Posted: November 11, 2013

PHILADELPHIA It began with one pastor and two grooms. But after the vows had been exchanged, the other clergy moved forward from their pews.

About 50 of them filled the front of Arch Street United Methodist Church on Saturday. The closest rested their hands on the couple. The rest placed their palms on the clergy nearest.

"Those whom God has joined together, let no one put asunder," they said in unison, blessing the same-sex union in defiance of church law.

For the Methodist ministers in the group, a large majority of the 50, participating in the ceremony could result in the loss of their credentials. They did so in an unprecedented protest of church doctrine and a showing of solidarity for one of their own.

http://articles.philly.com/2013-11-11/news/43889738_1_methodist-church-united-methodists-church-law

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1. How cool is that!?!

I already cry at the mere thought of a wedding. This one would have brought me to my knees.

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2. I was working for a church caled The Bridge United Methodist Church

in Tacoma, Washington we performed a same sex wedding also and are part of PBS documentary called "A Church Divided" you can you tube it and watch it.