Sept. 16, 1997 U P D A T E
NOTE: This is an update for UMNS story 504{316), which told of an upcoming covenanting ceremony for two women at First United Methodist Church in Omaha. The service of union occurred Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Jimmy Creech, pastor of the church who participated in the ceremony, said, "It was a very simple and very meaningful service attended by 30 to 50 family members and friends. It was a very intimate and worshipful experience."
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