From the California Supreme Court’s opinion: Proposition 8 reasonably must be interpreted in a limited fashion as eliminating only the right of same-sex couples to equal access to the designation of marriage, and as not otherwise affecting the constitutional right of those couples to establish an officially recognized family relationship.
The Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson, bishop of New Hampshire sends this note: Just a quick message to alert you that I will appear on the
The Diocese of Huron plans to offer a liturgy with a celebratory eucharist and blessing for same sex couples. By doing this they hope to avoid breaking the requested moratorium on nuptial blessings for same sex couples.
UPDATED 2:10 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. – see below The California Supreme Court has ruled: The California Supreme Court upheld Prop. 8
“I think it’s about time we get about the business of having marriage equality in the church,” said the Rt. Rev. J. Jon Bruno, bishop of the Los Angeles Diocese. “I am waiting with bated breath to see what happens” at the Anaheim meeting.
A Grand Jury, which serves as a tool for the Police and Prosecutors, has issued indictment against Father Armstrong for the long standing accusations of the Bishop of Colorado against him. ~~St. George’s Vestry
Perhaps owing to its location, the church’s congregation is diverse. “It’s straight, gay, Republican, Democrat, rich, poor, homeless, Latino, Anglo and kind of everybody,” Knisely says. “And they’re very generous.” ~~Dean Knisely
‘Ite missa est,’ chanted the tall, olive-skinned priest; from the distinguished congregation came the response, ‘Deo Gratias.’ Echoing throughout not only the already old church of St Martin, Canterbury, but soon to ring out throughout England.
The fact is that we were terrible youth leaders. Scott and I had no plan but we genuinely liked the kids even though they were tiring and seemingly impervious to anything we had to say about walking humbly or otherwise with their God.