1.   At that time Righter was an assistant to the Newark bishop, John Spong, an outspoken supporter of ordaining homosexuals.

2.   In essence, the panel said there is no rule within the church against ordaining homosexuals.

3.   Those denominations have general guidelines advising against ordaining homosexuals, but the guidelines are being challenged.

4.   That group last week voted to drop a ban on ordaining homosexuals.

5.   That group last week voted to drop a ban on ordaining homosexuals and women.

6.   That group met last week and voted to drop a ban on ordaining homosexuals and women.