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Archive Home > 2009 > August > 22 > In historic vote, Lutherans overturn ban on gay clergy

In historic vote, Lutherans overturn ban on gay clergy

Noncelibate gay and lesbian ministers will be allowed to lead congregations

By Patrick Condon / The Bulletin
August 22, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS " The nation's largest Lutheran denomination took openly gay clergy more fully into its fold Friday, as leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America voted to lift a ban that prohibited sexually active gay and lesbian people from serving as ministers.

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