Though the Episcopal Church has a wide spectrum of opinions about homosexuality, there is no wholesale condemnation according to Lord-Wilkinson. The answer is he would embrace gays and lesbians, said the minister. At St. Paul's, gays and lesbians are members, they have a place in the liturgy and the rector has discretion to perform perform same-sex 'marriage' ceremonies. Suquamish Congregational Church UUC was an early leader in the tolerance parade. In 1994, it adopted an Open and Affirming Statement and in 1998 it hired a lesbian as associate minister.
Many gay people have faith issues.
We want to be part of the faith community, but doors have been slammed so many times. I need a God church.