Presbyterians approve same-sex marriage
March 18, 2015
The Presbyterian Church (USA), the nation’s largest Presbyterian body, has voted to permit same-sex marriages in its churches.
87 of the denomination’s regional bodies voted to approve the measure, while 41 opposed it.
The church will not compel its ministers to perform same-sex marriages.
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Further information:
- Amendment 14-F approved (Presbyterian Church USA)
- Largest Presbyterian Denomination Gives Final Approval for Same-Sex Marriage (New York Times)
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