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CORNET News Archives 1997-1998

News links are from a variety of sources, not all of which agree with CORNET's perspectives. The information in these are the opinions of the authors.

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1998

December

In the Spirit of Christmas, a Statement by CORNET, December 21, 1998
Come Celebrate! Prayer and Support of Holy Union in Sacramento, December 17, 1998
Judicial Council delivers "Double Whammy," Report and analysis by Morris Floyd, December 10, 1998
California Evangelicals Oppose Planned Mass Lesbian Wedding, external link to unofficial Confessing Movement, December 7, 1998
Petition Suggests Charges Against Cal/Nev Bishop, external link to unofficial Confessing Movement, December 7, 1998
Gay Jihad in California, external link to World Magazine, a right wing Christian publication, December 5, 1998
Broadway United Methodist Church Plans Aggressive Response to Second Planned Picketing by Hate Group December 2, 1998
November
Gay union creates rift: Lesbians plan to marry, by Jason Sumner, External Link to Appeal-Democrat November 18, 1998
We Are Alarmed by clergy support of same-sex unions, external link to "Here I Stand" editorial, UMR, November 11, 1998
The Holy War Over Gay Marriage External link to San Francisco Weekly, November 4, 1998
October
Affirmation Calls for Dissent, Adopts General Conference Platform, October 28, 1998
Church Law is Anti-Evangelical: Affirmation Speaks Out on Charges Against Dell, October 28, 1998
Minister Faces Trial in Gays' Marriage, external link to the Chicago Tribune, October 24, 1998
Complaint filed against Chicago pastor for same-sex service, UMNS, October 21, 1998
Letter from Bishop C. Joseph Sprague Concerning Greg Dell
CORNET's Gregory R. Dell News Page, Opened October 20, 1998
Honoring Vows Local Pastor Defies Methodists' Marriage Ban by Louis Weisberg, Windy City Times, October 20, 1998
Standing on Principle by Nicole Brodeur, News-Observer, "The little gifts just keep coming for the Rev. Jimmy Creech, even though so many have been taken away." October 17, 1998
Creech Says the Church, Not Gays, Has Sinned, Omaha World Herald, October 17, 1998
Creech Campaigns for Gay Unions, outside link to Omaha World Herald, October 13, 1998
United Methodist bishops urged to support same-sex unions, UMNS, October 13, 1998
September
Creech Preached, Spirits of 'Saints Alive' Filled MCC/SF, UM Clergy Say Following Jesus Is 'Risky Business, September 23, 1998
Two Methodist Churches Protest Pastor Change, outside link to Omaha World-Herald, September 22, 1998
Same-Sex Rite Less Divisive at This Church, outside link to Omaha World-Herald, September 22, 1998
Impact of Judicial Council ruling still being discussed, UMNS, September 17, 1998
Clergy Caucus Stands Together to Support Same Gender Marriage, All of Our Families, September 16, 1998
Bethany UMC Re-Affirms Its Same-Gender Covenant Services Policy
Affirmation's Brief Submitted to Judicial Council (October 1998 meeting),
Jeanne G. Knepper's Brief Submitted to Judicial Council (October 1998 meeting)
Same Gender Covenant Services: Statement from Wisconsin Board of Church and Society
August
Reactions mixed to ruling on same-sex unions, UMNS, August 14, 1998
Talbert, 'saddened' by decision, says he will uphold Discipline, UMNS, August 14, 1998
Affirmation's Response to Judicial Council's Ruling, August 12, 1998
Reconciling Congregation Program's Response, August 12, 1998
Jimmy Creech's Response to the Decision, August 11, 1998
Judicial Council Decision #833 Full Text
Prohibition against performing homosexual unions ruled enforceable, UMNS, August 11, 1998
Good News' Response, August 11, 1998 (oppose covenant services)
Read Affirmation's Brief to Judicial Council, Posted August 9, 1998
Ex-NC Pastor Defends Homosexual Marriages (outside link to AP Release in the News-Observer, August 8, 1998)
June
Creech calls women he blessed 'truly courageous', UMNS, June 28, 1998
Karen Oliveto's Speech, CAL-NEVADA Annual Conference RC Luncheon, Sacramento, CA, June 20, 1998
Georgia church reverses decision to withhold funds, UMNS, June 3, 1998
May
A Message from Jimmy Creech, CORNET, May 26, 1998
Head of California-Nevada evangelical caucus leaving denomination, UMNS, May 22, 1998
California-Nevada evangelicals' proposal to separate rejected, UMNS, May 22, 1998
New senior pastor at embattled Omaha church will focus on healing, UMNS, May 20, 1998
Bishop Talbert: Holy unions don't violate church law, UMNS, May 14, 1998
CORNET Praises Jimmy Creech: His Ministry of Justice and Love Will Continue, CORNET, May 6, 1998
Creech not being reappointed to Omaha Church, UMNS, May 6, 1998
United Methodist bishops see pastoral letter as healing tool, UMNS, May 1, 1998
April
Bishops say special session of General Conference unwise, UMNS, April 30, 1998
Judicial Council sets special session on issues related to homosexual unions, UMNS, April 24, 1998
CORNET Praises Jimmy Creech: His Ministry of Justice and Love Will Continue, CORNET, May 6, 1998
Affirmation National Council Greets Bishops: Calls for pastors to shepherd "all one hundred of the flock," Affirmation, April 29, 1998
Open house to celebrate diversity at Omaha United Methodist church, UMNS, April 14, 1998
March
CORNET Responds to Illegal Church Services Convened by Confessing Movement Representative, CORNET, March 23, 1998
Sign of the Rainbow: Sunday at FUMC by Laura Montgomery Rutt (photos too), March 16, 1998
Laity Faith and Solidarity Pledge (released March 7, 1998)
CORNET Joins AUMEN in a Call for Prayer and Fasting, CORNET, March 5, 1998
California-Nevada cabinet supports pastors who perform same-sex unions UMNS, March 3, 1998
Statement of Commitment (released March 2, 1998)
Proclaiming the Vision of Inclusion: United Methodist Groups Join Together as Church Trial Approaches, CORNET, March 2, 1998
February
My Partner, Myself and God: Two Women Celebrate Their Love and Commitment, CORNET, February 12, 1998
Date of Church Trial Set for Clergyman Who Celebrated Same-Gender Covenant Service, CORNET, February 12, 1998
January
4 Kentucky Methodist ministers show support for gay ordination, marriage, Lexington Herald-Leader, January 31, 1998 (In All Things Charity signers)
Jimmy Creech to Face Church Trial: Performed Same-sex Ceremony, CORNET, January 25, 1998
Suspension Extended for United Methodist Pastor who performed Same-sex Ceremony, UMNS. January 12, 1998
Minister [Gilbert Caldwell] Opposes Church's Stance on Gays by Virgina Culver, Denver Post, January 10, 1998

1997

A Statement in Support of Jimmy Creech, CORNET, November 7, 1997
Valentine's Day Celebration of Commitments, AFFIRM, October 13, 1997
Affirmation Leaders Ask for Judicial Decision on Ban Against Homosexual Union Ceremonies, UMNS, October 14, 1997
Jimmy Creech Again the Center of a Storm by Yonat Shimron, The News and Observer, Raleigh, NC September 26, 1997
A statement from CORNET is included in the article.
'Social Principles' benchmark for action by the United Methodist Church, UMNS September 25, 1997, CORNET is quoted and criticized
Network forms to support same-sex covenant relationships, UMNS, September 16, 1997
CORNET Sounds the Trumpet of Justice and Love for Covenant Relationships, AFFIRM, September 15, 1997

Jimmy Creech Home Page See Also:

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Emory University

1997

Emory Trustees Adopt New Guidelines for Chapel Use Developed by Chaplains, UMNS, November 14, 1997
Emory University announces compromise agreement regarding use of campus churches, chapels, UMNS, June 23, 1997
Emory chapel-use dispute lingers , Atlanta Journal/Constitution, June 20, 1997
President Chace's June 2, 1997 Statement about Covenant Services, UMNS, June 17, 1997
Conference disagrees with Emory president about same-sex union ceremonies on campus, UMNS, June 17, 1997
Emory personnel policy condemned, defended, UMNS, September 19, 1996

Key to Acronyms: AFFIRM=Affirmation, CM=Confessing Movement, CORNET=Covenant Relationships Network, GN=Good News, RCP=Reconciling Congregation Program, UMC=The United Methodist Church, UMNS=United Methodist News Service, UMR=United Methodist Reporter

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