Here's a story I didn't know

[tiggymalvern]

America's first gay marriage took place in 1971."

More than 40 years ago, a Methodist minister married two men. They're still together.

Comments

[darthhellokitty.livejournal.com]

My uncle is (was? he may have retired) a Methodist minister, and I know he did "blessing ceremonies" that were basically gay weddings quite a while ago. Methodists rock. :-)

[teaforme.livejournal.com]

Wow, did not know that! Thanks!

[tiggymalvern.livejournal.com]

I'm going to take a guess here that it probably didn't get much positive publicity at the time!