A milestone reached in mainline Protestant churches' decades-old disputes over LGBTQ inclusion
The fight to allow same-sex marriage and gay clergy has defined much of the last half-century for major mainline Protestant denominations in the U.S. Within these theologically moderate-to-progressive Protestant groups, the decades of wrestling over whether to reaffirm or overturn longstanding anti-LGBTQ+ church policies sowed deep divisions.
Forced to have sex at knifepoint: Lawsuit claims Houston church didnโt address employeeโs abuse claims
A former employee of St. Stephenโs Episcopal Church and School has filed a lawsuit against her former supervisor and employer, alleging he sexually abused her for months at work and church leaders responded with retaliation when she reported him.
Local church adjusts Christmas Eve services amid COVID-19
HOUSTON โ Christmas Eve Services at St. Martinโs Episcopal Church were a little different compared to years past amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Russell Levenson, the Rector at St. Martinโs Episcopal Church. The church set up hand sanitation stations set up at the entrance and required reservations and masks. Several extra church services were also added throughout the day to help ensure safety. So, it seems to be well structured,โ said Rachel Van Til, who attended church services said.