The twentieth biennial meeting of the Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox church agrees to allow the use of the vernacular in liturgies, when approved by the local bishop.

30 Sept.

The New American Bible is published, the first Roman Catholic translation from the original texts into English.

24 Oct.

The American Lutheran Church approves the ordination of women.

25 Oct.

Three hundred members of the First Baptist Church of Birmingham, Alabama, including the pastor, split from the church when the congregation refuses to approve the membership of a black woman and her daughter. They organize a new congregation.