The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has voted in favour of a proposal which could eventually lead to the ordination of ministers in civil partnerships. Following a lengthy debate which examined the legal and theological implications, commissioners voted by 369 for, and 189 against. The vote means the Assembly has agreed to send down to its Presbyteries for further discussion a piece of draft Church legislation, known as an Overture, which offers a way of accommodating differing views on ministers and deacons in civil partnerships. The decisions of all 46 Presbyteries will be reported back to the General Assembly in May 2015. If a majority are in favour, a final vote will be taken at next year’s gathering.
Posted on: Wed, 21 May 2014 17:54:09 +0000
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