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Three stories about Duke University's Chapel; one on the Rev. Greg Dell and
Broadway UMC.

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December 6, 2000
Officials OK same-sex unions in Chapel
President finds denial of unions contrary to value of religious diversity
Ambika Kumar, Duke Chronicle
http://www.chronicle.duke.edu/chronicle/2000/12/06/01Officialsok.html


The lengthy debate over whether the University should permit same-sex unions
in the Chapel has finally come to an end. In a move that will likely spark
heated debate, President Nan Keohane and Dean of the Chapel Will Willimon
have decided to allow such unions in the Chapel.
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Wednesday December 6 6:29 AM ET
Duke To Allow Same-Sex Unions
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/20001206/us/duke_gay_unions_2.html

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Duke University will allow same-sex commitment
ceremonies in its famous gothic chapel, a move cheered by some students and
criticized by others.
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December 7, 2000
Gay Union in Duke Chapel
http://www.nytimes.com/2000/12/07/national/07DUKE.html
Very brief article

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About Greg Dell, pastor of Broadway UMC

Wednesday December 6 8:35 AM ET
Pastor Allows Same-Sex Unions
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/20001206/us/brf_gay_unions_2.html


CHICAGO (AP) - A Methodist minister suspended last year after presiding over
same-sex marriages said church law allows for such unions - if they take
place outside of the church.
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Bishop C. Joseph Sprague said the ceremony and service appear to satisfy
church law.
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