Methodist panel hears appeal over pastor who officiated gay son's wedding, verdict pending

Rev. Frank Schaefer, center, and his son, Tim Schaefer, second from left, walk to a meeting of the Judicial Council of the United Methodist Church Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. Rev. Schaefer was suspended and defrocked in 2013 for officiating at his son’s wedding to another man.

Associated Press: Oct. 23, 2014 - Methodist panel hears appeal over pastor who officiated gay son’s wedding – LGBTQ Nation