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  • Second Episcopal Diocese Breaks from National Church

    By Joe Mandak

    Clergy and lay members of the theologically conservative Pittsburgh diocese voted overwhelmingly Saturday to break from the liberal Episcopal Church, with which it differs on issues ranging from homosexuality to biblical teachings on salvation.

    Oct 06, 2008 | Comments 8

  • Episcopalians Meet to Apologize for Slavery

    By Maryclaire Dale

    Episcopal leaders gathered in Philadelphia expect to formally apologize Saturday for their ancestors' slave ownership — and to discuss the "white privilege" they say endures. Episcopalians plan to acknowledge that slavery "was and is a sin."

    Oct 04, 2008 | Comments 32

  • Court Clears Presbyterian Minister Who Wed Lesbian Couple

    By Lillian Kwon

    Three years after conducting a wedding ceremony for a lesbian couple, the Rev. Janet Edwards was acquitted Thursday on charges of violating Scripture and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s constitution.

    Oct 03, 2008 | Comments 11

  • S. Baptists Back Woman in White House, Not Pulpit

    By Mike Baker

    Within the nation's largest Protestant denomination, a woman may not lead a church or a home. But prominent Southern Baptists see nothing wrong with Sarah Palin serving as vice president — or perhaps even commander-in-chief someday.

    Oct 02, 2008 | Comments 15

  • Anglican Parish Votes for Orthodoxy, Joins Breakaway Group

    By Lillian Kwon

    Parishioners at an Anglican church in Canada voted unanimously on Sunday to join a conservative network and essentially leave a denomination they feel is abandoning traditional Anglicanism.

    Sep 29, 2008 | Comments 8

  • Episcopal Church Ousts Pittsburgh Bishop

    By Jennifer Gold

    Conservative Anglicans have expressed their “great sadness” at the decision of The Episcopal Church to depose the Bishop of Pittsburgh. The Episcopal House of Bishops voted 88 to 35 on Thursday to remove Bishop Robert Duncan from ordained ministry.

    Sep 19, 2008 | Comments 258

  • Ministers Defend Biblical Orthodoxy against PC(USA) Actions

    By Lillian Kwon

    Two ministers have drafted an open theological declaration to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with the intention of confronting the denomination for its "deviation from orthodox Christian faith."

    Sep 19, 2008 | Comments 11

  • Megachurch Loses Property Battle to PC(USA)

    By Lillian Kwon

    A Tulsa, Okla., megachurch lost a two-year property battle in court Tuesday when the county district judge ruled in favor of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery.

    Sep 10, 2008 | Comments 16

  • Pittsburgh Episcopalians Discuss Alternative Solution to Avoid Split

    By Lillian Kwon

    Before the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh discusses changes toward a formal split from the denomination at an annual meeting later this year, some members of the diocese have planned a gathering to talk about "an alternative solution."

    Sep 08, 2008 | Comments 63

  • Minister to Face Court Again for Wedding Lesbian Couple

    By Lillian Kwon

    A Presbyterian minister who officiated the union of a lesbian couple will face a regional church court on two charges later this year. Edwards conducted the ceremony for Nancy McConn and Brenda Cole in June 2005.

    Aug 14, 2008 | Comments 7
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