The Rev . Schaefer officiated at his son 's same-sex marriage in October 20 , 2012 . Church policy bars such marriages in Christian churches or being performed by ministers . The decision comes just months after Pennsylvania pastor , Frank Schaefer , was defrocked in December after being found guilty in a church trial for officiating his own son 's same-sex wedding . A fellow clergyman filed a complaint against UMC . The Ogletree says there will be no church trial against Ogletree .
The Rev . Schaefer officiated at his son 's same-sex marriage in October 20 , 2012 . Church policy bars such marriages in Christian churches or being performed by ministers . A fellow clergyman filed a complaint against UMC . The Ogletree says there will be no church trial against Ogletree .