Dutch Reformed Church

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South Africa: Moreleta Park discusses consummation of same-sex relationships

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The Moreleta Park summit has issued the following press release following the fact that ministers of the Dutch Reformed Church can now apply to the Department of Home Affairs to confirm same-sex commitments.

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South Africa: Dutch Reformed Church's decision diminished gay congregants' integrity - court

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Pretoria - In a victory for people in same-sex relationships and who are members of the Dutch Reformed Church, the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, on Friday morning overturned the church’s decision not to recognise same-sex unions within the church.

South Africa: Dutch Reformed Church leader calls for gay clergy to be allowed to marry

The moderator of the Dutch Reformed Church says he wants equal rights for homosexual pastors in the church. Moderator, Nelus Niemandt, says the church already took significant steps in 2007 when it changed its policy to include gay pastors, though they are required to remain celibate.