Methodists avoid trial of pastors in complaint over same-sex wedding
United Methodists in Pennsylvania have agreed to resolve a complaint against three dozen clergy who blessed a same-sex wedding without taking the case to trial.
A complaint was filed against 36 United Methodist pastors who officiated at a November 9, 2013, wedding for two men at Arch Street United Methodist Church in Philadelphia. Philadelphia area bishop Peggy Johnson announced October 3 that the complaint had been resolved.
The resolution calls for the officiating clergy to acknowledge that they violated rules of the United Methodist Book of Discipline. In return, the complaint will be withdrawn.
