Reverend Dr. Jane Adams Spahr


Contact Us			Site map
Site privacy & anonymity policy
Presbyterian Highest Court Clears Janie of Censure Jane's response, press release & GAPJC Decision link and more Initial web story of The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa CA
Constitution used to deny prophetic activity Paul Feiertag, Pastor (Retired) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Louisville & Cincinnati photos THE HEARING EVENTS SCHEDULE - complete !

Lisa Larges Approved in Ordination Process Wednesday, 16 January 2008 In a landmark decision the San Francisco Presbytery (a regional jurisdiction of the Presbyterian Church encompsing 80 local churches) voted for Lisa Larges, an open lesbian, to be moved forward in the process toward ordination. That All May Freely story Presbyterian News Service story

Tue, Sep 4, 2007 The California Report KQED - ...the Presbyterian Church is struggling to stay unified despite deep divisions over homosexuality and same sex marriage... an appeal for pastoral privilege - Rev. Roland W. Anderson A Prayer for Larry Craig - James E. McGreevey A Public Letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury - John Shelby Spong, 8th Bishop of Newark, Retired
'Where else would we want love to be celebrated but in the church?' Reverend Jane Spahr, US Presbyterian minister on being rebuked for presiding over two gay weddings Quote of the day of The Independent (London), Saturday, August 25, 2007

For Immediate Release August 24, 2007 Contact: Ashley Harness, cell: 612-384-2200 Richard Lindsay, cell: 646-258-7193 Full text of decision Presbyterian Judicial Commission Reverses Decision Granting Minister Right to Officiate Marriage Ceremonies for Same-Sex Couples
Rev. Spahr commented on the ruling, saying, “I am deeply saddened that our church has chosen not to recognize the loving relationships of members of its own family.” Rev. Spahr continued, “These couples and many like them have found a sacred trust in their love for each other; this reversal of the Presbytery’s decision promotes a belief that somehow this love is less than valid.” Spahr said, “The church’s pervasive attitude of prejudice promotes violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.”
Decision denies same-sex couples equal marriage rights within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), click for more details Full text of decision
Rebuke over gay marriages - August 25 The Press Democrat Santa Rosa CA
Woe to you… Douglas K. Huneke, Pastor Presbytery of the Redwoods, Clerk of the Presbytery PJC	Letter to a friend Paul Feiertag, Pastor (Retired) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Where is Jesus? Jim Spahr, Person, Paterfamilias of the west coast Spahr cla		My name is Po by Jim Spahr, Husband Emeritus
Return to the top

Jane and family photos during appeal

The Prosecution appealed the March 06, 2006 Presbytery of the Redwoods Permanent Judicial Commission's Ruling to the Synod of the Pacific Permanent Judicial Commission (click herefor details of the March 2006 ruling) The hearing took place FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2007 9:30 A.M. Burlingame CA
Same-sex marriages verdict awaited story in 8/18,Santa Rosa, CA Press Democrat
A Confession - by Mr. William N. Wingstrom - on marriage...."I had such a rich, varied, wonderful, loving life with Nan -- I could not live with myself if I did anything to deprive another of the same opportunity.......
August 12, 2007, Rochester, NY Downtown United Presbyterian Church The Rev. Dr. Jane Adams Spahr formally retires as Lesbian Evangelist of That All May Freely Serve. TAMFS moves forward under the capable leadership of the Lisa Larges and Jane encourages all to continue their financial and prayerful support of this critical ministry.
All creatures great and small The Economist Oct 26th 2006 How homosexuality, widespread in the animal kingdom, may have evolved The birds and the bees Presbyterian Church (USA) votes to open the door to ordination for some lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members Click on one of the below links for details Web page version Adobe Acrobat version MS Word version Visit the TAMFS web site for TAMFS RECOMMENDATIONS ON OVERTURE 02 (HEARTLAND) AND THE TASK FORCE REPORT

Prosecuting Committee appeals....
Following the March 06, 2006 ruling of the Permanent Judicial Commission of the Presbytery of the Redwoods in the case Presbytery of the Redwoods Vs. the Rev. Dr. Jane Adams Spahr, the Prosecuting Committee has determined that, based on D-13.0106b of the Book of Order, there are grounds for appeal. The struggle continues.... your support is needed - thank you The following is from the March 02, 2006, Presbytery of the Redwoods, Permanent Judicial Commission... "Conclusion: We affirm that the fundamental message of the Scriptures and Confessions is the proclamation of the Good News of God's love for all people. It is a message of inclusiveness, reconciliation, and the breaking down of barriers that separate humans from each other, and that this proclamation has primacy in the conduct of the Church." full text of PJC decision and links to trial photos
*Maybe We're Talking About A Different God* examines events leading up to and including an unusual trial where Reverend Jane was brought before an ecclesiastical court in Rochester, New York for being a lesbian. We see how culture wars can be won by transforming fear (approach is everything.)
To purchase either visit Old Dog Documentaries
*Your Mom's a Lesbian, Here's Your Lunch, Have a Good Day at School*, humorous, tender and filled with generosity of spirit, this affectionate biography of Reverend Jane and her family is laid out against the background of our deep cultural prejudices and proves that acceptance and love trump alienation and intolerance any day.
Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church
Rev Paul Feiertag's letter to the editor, Discrimination Equals Death