Gay clergy: Where large Protestant churches stand

Examining the role of gay clergy in U.S. Protestant churches: This article compares the policies on gay and lesbian clergy for the top six mainline Protestant churches in the U.S. The United Methodist Church is considered the least accepting of gay ministers, while the United Church of Christ, which has ordained out gays and lesbians since the 1970s, is the most accepting. Google/The Associated Press (8/22/09)