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No easier: United Church's ruling on ordination of homosexuals a step in right direction
No easier: United Church's ruling on ordination of homosexuals a step in right direction

No easier: United Church's ruling on ordination of homosexuals a step in right direction

Date9/7/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: No easier: United Church's ruling on ordination of homosexuals a step in right direction.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0008492F
Press conference: United Church clergy and delegates held a meeting earlier this month at the Central United Church on Weston Rd., opposing the ordination of homosexuals in the church. From left, Rev. Allen Churchill and Rev. Bill Fritz at a press conference after the meetings.
Press conference: United Church clergy and delegates held a meeting earlier this month at the Central United Church on Weston Rd., opposing the ordination of homosexuals in the church. From left, Rev. Allen Churchill and Rev. Bill Fritz at a press conference after the meetings.
5/5/1988
Pleased chaplain: Rev. Eilert Frerichs says a United Church report calling for ordination of homosexuals will have tremendous weight when the issue is debated by the church
Pleased chaplain: Rev. Eilert Frerichs says a United Church report calling for ordination of homosexuals will have tremendous weight when the issue is debated by the church
3/29/1984
High visibility, typified by trio in Body Politic trial (top), hasn't altered basic attitudes to homosexuals, say (front left in montage), Stephen Neiger, George Hislop [Incomplete]
High visibility, typified by trio in Body Politic trial (top), hasn't altered basic attitudes to homosexuals, say (front left in montage), Stephen Neiger, George Hislop [Incomplete]
1/3/1979
United Church Moderator Rev. Walter Farquharson, above supports church's 1988 statement regarding gay ordinations. General secretary Rev. Howie Mills, left, says church conferences are autonomous
United Church Moderator Rev. Walter Farquharson, above supports church's 1988 statement regarding gay ordinations. General secretary Rev. Howie Mills, left, says church conferences are autonomous
2/22/1991
Court Setback: Brian Mossop, right, and Ken Popert express disappointment yesterday after ruling denying family benefits to gay couples.
Court Setback: Brian Mossop, right, and Ken Popert express disappointment yesterday after ruling denying family benefits to gay couples.
2/25/1993
Homosexuals and supporters protest outside Peoples Church during recent visit to Toronto by Anita Bryant
Homosexuals and supporters protest outside Peoples Church during recent visit to Toronto by Anita Bryant
1/31/1978
It's time to stand up against aggresive militants in homosexual community, reader argues in letter
It's time to stand up against aggresive militants in homosexual community, reader argues in letter
1/15/1978
Support for Hislop: The spotlight is still on the most written about man of the campaign - avowed homosexual George Hislop, even though he finished third in the Ward 6 race
Support for Hislop: The spotlight is still on the most written about man of the campaign - avowed homosexual George Hislop, even though he finished third in the Ward 6 race
11/10/1980
With $1 billion in buying power, Metro's homosexual community is showing its political and financial muscle
With $1 billion in buying power, Metro's homosexual community is showing its political and financial muscle
8/27/1980
The Barracks, homosexual meeting place raided by police
The Barracks, homosexual meeting place raided by police
12/11/1978
Rev. Eilert Frerichs of Toronto, above, a homosexual rights activist, hailed Vancouver ordination as terrific
Rev. Eilert Frerichs of Toronto, above, a homosexual rights activist, hailed Vancouver ordination as terrific
7/6/1992
Big boost: Human rights ruling gave the fight for homosexual rights a boost, but some say it won't be all-encompassing
Big boost: Human rights ruling gave the fight for homosexual rights a boost, but some say it won't be all-encompassing
6/30/1991