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  • Author: Paul "Spud" Hilton
  • Source: UMNS
  • Photo Date: 07/08/2008
  • Long Description: Bishop Beverly Shamana presides June 19 over The United Methodist Church's California-Nevada Annual (regional) Conference in Sacramento, Calif. Delegates approved two measures that support same-gender couples entering into the marriage covenant, including one that lists 67 retired United Methodist clergy in northern California who have offered to conduct same-gender marriage ceremonies. In May, California's high court overturned a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, making California and Massachusetts the only U.S. states to allow gay couples to marry. A UMNS photo by Paul "Spud" Hilton. Photo #080624. Accompanies UMNS story #284. 7/8/08.