What does “publicly accountable, lifelong, monogamous, same-gender relationships” mean?
Policy documents will be revised to give guidance on how the phrase “publicly accountable, lifelong, monogamous, same gender relationships” will be understood in reference to those seeking to serve in rostered ministry. These guiding documents would be revised through thoughtful and prayerful consultation among offices, units, committees of the churchwide organization, the Conference of Bishops, and global and ecumenical ministry partners before consideration by the Church Council.
