Putting «finishing touches» on a budget, however, can take a long time, as they require considerable consultation with individual ministers. (3dpolicy.ca)
The Church's Theological Forum will argue in its report that it «does not believe there are sufficient theological grounds to deny nominated individual ministers and deacons the authority to preside at same - sex marriages». (premierchristianity.com)
The Methodist Church would have to «opt in» as a body to conduct gay marriages before individual ministers would be permitted to do so. (premierchristianity.com)