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Church synod votes to back gay civil rights at General Synod
The United Church of Christ’s General Synod adopted a resolution endorsing civil rights for gays and urging action at federal state and local levels. It also received a study on human sexuality and reaffirmed calls against discrimination while noting unresolved views on homosexuality as sin or lifestyle. The church’s new president Avery D. Post was tasked to present the proclamation to President Carter.
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Washington
United Church of Christ’s General Assembly
Bays
Anita Bryant
Dade County
Florida
General Synod
Earler
General Assembly
United Church of Christ
Congregational Church
Evangelical and Reformed Church
New England
Helen L Barnhill
Executive Council of
The
Church
Ms. Fairbrother
United States
Avery D. Post
Boston
Carter