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08/02/2013
Minister Leaves Church Over Gay Colleague Decision
The minister of an Aberdeen church and its members have made the decision to leave the Church of Scotland in protest over the appointment of gay ministers.
Gilcomston South's minister Reverend Dominic Smart and its membership of more than 300 have left the church and will now lead praise in a hotel.
Revered Smart said: "Our decision to leave was the culmination of careful study, sincere discussion and prayer over the past four years.
"We have weighed up many different options and believe the decision we have reached has the most integrity.
"We are looking forward to the first chapter in the life of our new generation."
The Church of Scotland was "sorry and saddened by the decision".
(GK)
Gilcomston South's minister Reverend Dominic Smart and its membership of more than 300 have left the church and will now lead praise in a hotel.
Revered Smart said: "Our decision to leave was the culmination of careful study, sincere discussion and prayer over the past four years.
"We have weighed up many different options and believe the decision we have reached has the most integrity.
"We are looking forward to the first chapter in the life of our new generation."
The Church of Scotland was "sorry and saddened by the decision".
(GK)
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