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 .
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America meeting in Minneapolis this week . 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 1,045 members to decide issue .