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1972: Ordination of first openly gay minister |
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Rev. Dr. William R. Johnson's ordination is the subject of the 1973 film "A Position of Faith"
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The United Church of Christ's Golden Gate Association ordains the first openly gay minister in a mainline Protestant denomination, Rev. William R. Johnson.
In the following three decades, General Synod urges equal rights for homosexual citizens and calls on congregations to welcome gay, lesbian and bisexual members. For a list of 20 notable UCC Firsts, check out the More Options menu at the bottom of the left-hand column on this page.The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a union of four principal traditions: Congregational, Christian, Evangelical, and Reformed. Each of these traditions has left a mark on U.S. religious and political history, often in the lead on issues of peace, justice and equality.
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