Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolis meeting in America gays . Policy allows gays , lesbians to serve as clergy , lay leaders if they are celibate . The church is not the only denomination that has dealt with the issue of gay clergy . If approved , new policy would allow them to serve if in monogamous relationships . Spokesman says simply majority vote of 4.6 million members to decide issue .
Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolis meeting in America gays . Policy allows gays , lesbians to serve as clergy , lay leaders if they are celibate . If approved , new policy would allow them to serve if in monogamous relationships . Spokesman says simply majority vote of 4.6 million members to decide issue .