“Rev. Schaefer ... has worked tirelessly and courageously to defend marriage equality, continuing to preach a message of love," commented Dr. Paul Song, Executive Chairman of Courage Campaign. "As the child of two former deacons in the Methodist Church, this decision holds deep personal significance for me. And while the Methodist Church did not express its support for marriage equality despite this technical ruling, we will continue to stand with the thousands of other activists, members of the clergy, and parishioners working to amend the Methodist Church’s stance on marriage.”
Rev. Schaefer is a recipient of the 2014 Spirit of Courage Award.
