William Johnson

William Johnson

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1946 -

Occupation

Religion

Description

First openly gay ordained Minister in the United Church of Christ when he was ordained in 1972. Subject of the documentary film, A Position of Faith (1973). Founder of the UCC Gay Caucus (1972), now called The Coalition. Also known as William R. Johnson.

See Also

• Pioneers of the LGBTQ Religious Community

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.lgbtran.org/Profile.aspx?ID=3
• http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=67817
• http://www.northaven.org/portals/0/book/chapter10.html

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