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March 2004 |
Confessing Movement calls on California Conference to uphold church Discipline
The Rev. Bill Hinson, president of the Board of Directors of The Confessing Movement within The United Methodist Church based in Indianapolis, has called upon the California-Nevada Conference to uphold the Discipline of The United Methodist Church.
A March 1 news release from Indiana Senator Patricia Miller, executive director of the movement, states Hinson responds in concern for the United Methodist connection in light of the recent actions involving gay and lesbian "marriages" that have taken place in the California-Neveda Conference.
According to UMNS, the Rev. Karen Oliveto conducted seven ceremonies at San Francisco City Hall and an eighth in the sanctuary at Bethany United Methodist Church during the Feb. 15 worship service.
The United Methodist Book of Disciple prohibits United Methodist clergy from performing same sex unions ceremonies and prohibits such ceremonies from being performed in United Methodist churches.
"The integrity of the denomination simply cannot be upheld in the face of the kind of actions taking place in the name of United Methodism in California," Hinson said.
Last updated on 04/19/2004