PCUSA Welcomes ALL Who Are Married or Wish to be Married

The PCUSA opened up the definition of marriage to include BOTH same sex couples and the language of "traditional one man and one wife," though the pastor has discretion over whom she or he will marry, and the Session discretion over whether or not the space will accommodate a wedding of a same sex couple:

Here's the link to the story: http://www.oregonlive.com/faith/2015/03/largest_presbyterian_denominat.html

Pax, B

Difference Between NC and OR

The best way to say it? Get back to your closet.

The Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill/Carrboro area feels so constrictive compared to Portland/Multnomah County.  I've enjoyed hanging around various places in Portland with no feeling of fear for being gay.  I meet more LGBTQ daily in my life in Portland than I do in Chapel Hill or Durham. I feel accepted for who I am more in Portland than I did in the RDU area.

Just taking notice.

Pax!

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