Methodist Pastors Acquit Lesbian Minister
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A lesbian Methodist pastor was acquitted in a church trial over her sexual orientation, and can continue her ministry.
A jury of 13 pastors ruled for Rev. Karen Dammann, 47, who admitted three years ago she was in a homosexual relationship.
Dammann has been on leave as pastor of First United Methodist Church in Ellensburg, 95 miles east of Seattle.
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