Rev. H. Coleman McGehee: Retired Episcopal bishop, social activist who ordained women, gays

From The Detroit Free Press-

The Rev. H. Coleman McGehee was a champion for change, both spiritual and social.

Rev. McGehee, 89, a retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, died Thursday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac after a short illness.

Rev. McGehee of Bloomfield Hills served in 1973-90 and became known for his commitment to justice and human rights. He fought sexism and racism and was a fierce defender of women's reproductive rights.

"The Episcopal Church has lost a faithful leader," said Rev. Wendell Gibbs Jr., bishop of the Michigan diocese. "I give thanks for his life and ministry."

Rev. McGehee -- with now-retired Detroit Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Gumbleton and the late Rabbi Richard Hertz -- founded the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights in 1980.
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