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    Ordination of women now stands at 51-3 – 60 years ago

    60 years ago — November 28, 1955 Amid the articles about the racial tensions experienced in and outside the church came a small article reminding us of another stressful issue that was affecting both church and culture. “Fifty-one of the 256 presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church USA, have voted in favor of ordaining women. Only three presbyteries thus far rejected the proposal. The overture … ...

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