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Gay couple will pastor historic church in Washington
Co-pastors Maria Swearingen, left, and Sally Sarratt in front of the Burrall windows in the Palacios Chapel of Calvary Baptist Church in Dec. 2016. Photo courtesy of Sandra Auman via Calvary Baptist Church
By Lauren Markoe | January 9, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) Calvary Baptist Church, a progressive Baptist landmark in the heart of downtown Washington, has named a gay couple as co-pastors.
Sally Sarratt and Maria Swearingen were presented to the congregation during worship services Sunday (Jan. 8) and are set to begin their new jobs on Feb. 26.
A spokeswoman for the congregation said she didn’t know whether a gay couple leading a church was a first for Baptists.
“We look for the best people in the world and that’s who they were,” said Carol Blythe. “We’re very excited.”
Calvary Baptist Church in Washington, D.C on April 19, 2006. RNS photo by Chris Rossi
http://religionnews.com/2017/01/09/gay-couple-will-pastor-historic-baptist-dc-church/
