Monday, December 10, 2012

St George's Tron congregation leaves over gay rights


The congregation of a Glasgow church has held its final service before leaving the Church of Scotland.

St George's Tron Church took the decision over the Kirk's acceptance of gay ministers.

The dispute between it and the Church of Scotland has led to a bitter dispute over assets.

Church authorities believe they are owed almost £1m by St George's Tron. Sheriff's officers were sent there on Wednesday to recover church property.

The Glasgow congregation described the Church's of Scotland's actions as "heavy-handed", claiming the sheriff's officers served papers during a prayer meeting. Read more

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