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Rev. Katie Morrison


Facts at a Glance

Case TypeDisciplinary
PresbyteryRedwoods
AffiliationsField Organizer, More Light Presbyterians
Complaint initiatedMarch 2002
Charges Alleged"misleading, or in the alternative attempting to mislead, the presbytery during her examination as a candidate for ministry that she intended to obey the Constitution of the PCUSA when in fact she intended not to obey the constitution."
ComplainantPaul Rolf Jensen
StatusNo charges filed

Also: Two remedial complaints were filed relating to Morrison's ordination. An attempt by some members of Redwoods Presbytery to stay Morrison's ordination failed prior to the ordination, and an appeal protesting that action was denied by the GAPJC.

Timeline

October 28, 2001 -- Ordination Service for Katie Morrison

October 17, 2002 - Investigating Committee meets with Katie Morrison regarding the disciplinary complaint

December 4, 2002 - Investigating Committee decides not to file charges

Links

  • PC(USA) struggles with gay-ordination issue - October 2, 2001
  • Out lesbian minister ordained in PCUSA - MLP Press Release, October 22, 2001
  • Photos from the Ordination of Katie Morrison - October 22, 2001
  • Bid to block lesbian's ordination fails - October 22, 2001
  • No Charges in Morrison Ordination complaints: out lesbian retains status as minister
  • Morrison Ordination Upheld
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