Policy on Gays Divides United Church of Christ

Published December 5, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST

The issue of welcoming gay and lesbian worshippers into North Carolina's United Church of Christ has caused consternation both outside and inside the church. Some black churches have left the denomination over the issue. Alison Jones reports.

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