Presbytery of the Redwoods and Synod of the Pacific

Facts at a Glance

Case TypeRemedial
PresbyteryRedwoods
SynodPacific
Complaint initiatedOctober 2001
Charges Allegedirregular examination and later ordination of Rev. Katie Morrison
ComplainantsMembers of Redwoods Presbytery, San Joaquin Presbytery
StatusAppeal pending for Redwoods complaint, dismissed for San Joaquin

Timeline

October 28, 2001 -- Ordination Service for Katie Morrison

May 17, 2002 -- Hearing before Permanent Judicial Commission (PJC) of the Synod of the Pacific regarding the complaints - both dismissed

August 20, 2002 - Appeal on San Joaquin complaint dismissed by GA PJC

March 3, 2003 -- Appeal on Redwoods complaint dismissed

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
  • Synod court dismisses complaints in lesbian ordination case - PCUSA News May 21, 2002
  • San Joaquin Appeal dismissed - PCUSA News, August 20, 2002
  • Morrison Ordination Upheld
  • Support Redwoods Presbytery and the Synod of the Pacific

  • Support the Presbyterian Partnership of Conscience