"Amendment 24-A rewrites the PCUSA’s governing
documents to formally recognize “sexual
orientation” and “gender identity” alongside
race, ethnicity, and age as protected
categories." FULL STORY at above link.
"The change, which takes
effect on July 4, adds the phrase
“sexual orientation” and “gender
identity” to Section F-1.0403, where
they join “race, ethnicity, age, sex,
disability, geography or theological
conviction” as categories that may not
be the basis for discrimination in the
church’s life. The change is the
culmination of efforts that began with
10 presbyteries sending the proposed
changes to last summer’s general
Assembly." FULL STORY at above link.