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Some German Catholics Insist Reform Discussions Include Gender Identity and Polyamory

April 29, 2022/3 Comments/in Employment Issues, Gender Identity, Hierarchy, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Same-Gender Blessings, Theology & Church Teaching, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

As Bondings 2.0 readers know well by now, German Catholics continue to lead on LGBTQ equality in the church. Today's post features several updates from the country. Read More

Lesbian Teacher Reinstated in German School, As Georgia H.S. Band Director Wins Employment Case

August 13, 2015/2 Comments/in Employment Issues, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

The trend of church workers losing their jobs in LGBT-related employment disputes is not slowing, but thankfully community responses and legal improvements are pushing back. Below, Bondings 2.0 offers updates on several previous incidents, including the implementation of a Germany employment policy more welcoming of LGBT church workers. Read More

German Bishops Extend LGBT Welcome to Church Workers in New Policy

May 6, 2015/18 Comments/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Germany's bishops voted in favor of new employment policies favorable to church workers in same-gender relationships this week, proving that the firing and forced resignation of LGBT church workers need not be the only response to marriage equality's spread. Read More