Churches that support gay marriage
Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: Roman Catholic Church
BACKGROUND
The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination in the world, with approximately billion members across the globe. With its origins in the earliest days of Christianity, the Church traces its leadership––in the person of the Pope––to St. Peter, identified by Jesus as “the rock” on which the Church would be built.
The Catholic Church in the United States numbers over 70 million members, and is organized in 33 Provinces, each led by an archbishop. Each bishop answers directly to the Pope, not to an archbishop. Those Provinces are further divided into dioceses, each led by a bishop. At the base of the organizational structure are local parishes, headed by a pastor, appointed by the local bishop. The Conference of Catholic Bishops in the United States meets semi-annually.
As part of a global organization with its institutional center at the Vatican, the Catholic Church in America is shaped by worldwide societal and cultural trends. It is further shaped by direction that is entirely male, with w
Methodist Church allows same-sex marriage in 'momentous' vote
Church officials hope the first lgbtq+ weddings in Methodist chapels will take place in the autumn.
The Rev Sam McBratney, chair of the Dignity and Worth campaign group, said it was a "momentous step on the road to justice" after many years of "painful conversations".
"Some of us have been praying for this day to come for decades, and can hardly believe it is now here," he said. "We are so grateful to our fellow Methodists for taking this courageous step to recognise and affirm the value and worth of Gay relationships.
"We reassure those who do not help this move that we want to continue to work and worship with you in the Church we all love."
However in an emotional debate, Carolyn Lawrence, a former vice-president of the Methodist Conference, warned there was a "significant minority" of Methodists who were "planning on leaving or resigning their membership" as a finding of the vote.
"Today is a line in the sand for many peo
Faith Positions on Marriage Equality
A growing number of organized religious groups in the Merged States have issued statements officially welcoming LGBTQ+ people as members and extending marriage rites to them. If you are looking to have a religious wedding ceremony, below are denominations that have embraced marriage for loving homosexual couples.
Key
[CL] - Clergy retain the right to refuse to officiate at any wedding.
[R] - Clergy who refuse to officiate marriages of same-sex couples own to pass on a couple inquiring to be married to another church or clergy member to perform the ceremony.
Unclear Position on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
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Same-sex marriage
Following a vote at the General Assembly, Church of Scotland ministers and deacons who select to do so may unite same-sex couples.
The General Assembly voted to to change a standing church law to allow the right to apply to get an authorised celebrant to behavior same-sex ceremonies. The vote came after a majority of presbyteries (29) approved the "Solemnisation of Same Sex Marriage Overture", which was sent to the presbyteries for consideration under the Barrier Act. Twelve presbyteries voted against approval.
Only those who choose to participate in the solemnisation of, or be involved in the arrangements for, a same-sex marriage will do so - it is not a requirement.
Under the terms of the legislation, an individual must apply to the Principal Clerk's office to turn into a celebrant. An application would then be made to the Registrar General for Scotland on their behalf.
The Principal Clerk will maintain an up-to-date record of celebrants and they would be personally responsible for renewing their status every three years.
The Church's Legal Questions