The Mormon Leaders in Virginia are deciding whether to excommunicate Kate Kelly for pushing for equal rights for Mormon women in the Church. She wants to remain a Mormon whatever the outcome of the Hearing.
800-1000 Mormons held a vigil in support of Kate.
The group Ordain Women, Mormons who want change in their Church structure, are active in 17 countries pushing the male dominated Leaders to make this important change.
Kate Kelly is herself an international human rights lawyer.
Church Leaders site Jesus only choosing men in leadership positions as their foundational support.
Those interviewed at the vigil said they want an atmosphere where they can at least have conversations openly about changes they would like to see made in the Church.