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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
- 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:
- News: News About Jimmy Creech
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
