Five same-sex couples wed in Ashland church

Five same-sex couples wed in Ashland church

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Story Published: Jan 13, 2009 at 11:34 AM PST

Story Updated: Jan 13, 2009 at 11:34 AM PST

By Associated Press

ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) — Clergy members at an Ashland church performed marriage ceremonies for five same-sex couples, even though Oregon doesn't recognize the marriages as legal.

The Rev. Pam Shepherd and three other clergy members who performed the ceremonies Saturday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ have pledged not to sign marriage licenses for any couple, gay or straight, until they can sign the licenses for all.

They say they'll let the state worry about the civil side of the religious ceremonies they held Saturday.

Lisa Spencer and Karen Wennlund were among the couples. They say the day was as much about the couples' commitment to God, their communities and each other as it was about making a political statement.

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