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May 20, 2011

Indianapolis Star: Lutherans split on gay clergy

by Bill McCleery
Indianapolis Star

GREENFIELD, Ind. -- A Hancock County church has become the first in the Indianapolis area to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America over the issue of allowing clergy who are openly gay.

Others might soon follow suit, but two Hamilton County congregations and another in Indianapolis have decided to stay with the denomination. A Noblesville church plans a vote in July.

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