UCC Continues To Lose Churches Over Pro-Gay Stand

by 365Gay.com Newscenter Staff

(New York City) The number of churches leaving the United Church of Christ over the denomination's support for same-sex marriage and other LGBT issues continues to grow.

So far more than 50 churches have left the faith. That number is relatively small, leaders of the Church say, and represents less than one percent of the UCC's 5,725 churches.

The latest to disaffiliate is Shepherd of the Hills United Church of Christ in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania.

"We believe a marriage is between one man and one woman," said Keith Leonard, president of the church consistory.

"Our name will remain Shepherd of the Hills Church, with additional designation to...Read UCC Continues to Lose Churches?