That begs the question about whether couples living together should be allowed to join the church. We have a lay leader that is living in sin and leading services at our Methodist church (with great Unitarian flair).
>That begs the question about whether couples living together should be allowed to join the church. <
Their is no question to beg.They should not be in leadership or any position that would lead anyone to think the church condones this.
I can tell you right now that in any of the churches I have been in, a couple living together without being married would definately not be allowed to vote as members.
They would also be strongly encouraged by the pastor to get married.