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EMAIL NEWSTo receive email news, click here.Visitor News Bulletin Archives RESOURCES2013 iAbide Pastors Convention2012 Special Constituency 2012 Circonscription Spéciale Constituyente especial del 2012 2012 Calendar of Offerings CONTACT US5427 Twin Knolls RoadColumbia, MD 21045 Tel: (410) 997-3414 Tel: (301) 596-0800 |
 Official Statement For Immediate Release July 29, 2012 Columbia Union Constituency Overwhelmingly Approves Ordination Without Regard to Gender
In a specially called session of the Columbia Union Conference Constituency, delegates from all eight conferences voted overwhelmingly to approve a recommendation from the union executive committee authorizing ordination without regard to gender. The historic vote was 209 in favor and 51 opposed, with nine abstentions—a ratio of 4 to 1. “That the Columbia Union Conference authorize ordination to the gospel ministry without regard to gender.” This means that the union will no longer deny requests from conferences to ordain proven female ministers to the gospel ministry.“There was a good spirit and healthy discussion, all bathed in prayer,” says Dave Weigley, union president. “We remain part of, united with, and fully committed to the mission of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church.” The four-hour meeting was streamed live and will be available shortly at www.columbiaunion.org/2012specialconstituency. A news story and photos will be published at www.columbiaunion.org and in the August Visitor. ##### Contact: Celeste Ryan Blyden, Communication Director Tel: (410) 997-3414; Email: cryan@columbiaunion.net |
