Church Confirms Gay Ministers Vote

Wednesday January 7 2015

More than two thirds of Church of Scotland Presbyteries have backed the measure allowing the ordination of people in same-sex relationships, the Church has confirmed.

The final results, released today, show that 32 out of 45 Presbyteries voted in favour of the Overture which would permit a Kirk Session to allow ministers and deacons who are in a civil partnership to apply for a vacant charge.

The results for individual Presbytery members were closer, with 1391 (54.6%) voting in favour and 1153 (45.4%) against.

The Overture will now be considered again at this year's General Assembly.

Full results here.

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