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Running on empty

July 29, 2010 4 Comments

What would happen if you planned an elaborate bus tour through 20 cities over the summer in an effort to stop the legalization of gay marriage, and no one showed up?

“Breaking”: TEC still in the AC

July 29, 2010 10 Comments

First resolution: “TEC should be invited to withdraw from all Anglican Councils: 2 votes for, and 8 votes against, no abstention recorded”

Diocese of Maryland issues guidelines for same-gender unions

July 29, 2010 3 Comments

“As to whether or not to engage in performing and blessing same-gender unions within the Diocese, I respect the pastoral judgment and decisions of the clergy under my pastoral oversight. ”

Pope’s book on Jesus ‘edited out’ women: The book, Friends of Jesus, thought to be the first written for children by a pope, came under attack because no mention was made of Mary Magdalene or any other female friends of Jesus. The role of women in the life of Jesus is regarded by scholars as being of increasing significance. (A tip of the hat to Ship of Fools for the headline.)

Celebrating the Philadelphia 11

July 29, 2010 No Comments

On July 29, 1974 eleven women broke the barrier so long in place against the ordination of women to the priesthood of the Anglican Church when they were “irregularly” ordained to the priesthood in Philadelphia

PB offers webcast

July 29, 2010 2 Comments

In response to an e-mailed question, “Has the Anglican Communion abandoned us, have we abandoned them?” Jefferts Schori said, “No one has abandoned anyone.”

Textual analysis: human dignity and human rights

July 28, 2010 3 Comments

Katharine Jefferts Schori and Rowan Williams on human dignity and human rights.

Foundry UMC considers marriage equality policy

July 28, 2010 2 Comments

We therefore resolve that the congregation of Foundry United Methodist Church will support and honor the marriages of couples licensed to be married in the District of Columbia equally, regardless of the couple’s gender. We offer and approve the use of our sanctuary equally for all marriage ceremonies and we affirm that any of our clergy who choose to celebrate such marriages may do so knowing that we pledge to them our full support.

ACC Standing Committee further discusses breach of moratoria

July 28, 2010 2 Comments

Archbishop Philip Aspinall reiterated that the Standing Committee did not have the power to undertake such an action. It was also stated that the Standing Committee did not have all the powers of the ACC, especially when it came to the Membership Schedule. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori questioned why the proposal was singling out The Episcopal Church.

Resolved: Continue supporting the ACC Standing Committee financially

July 28, 2010 6 Comments

Update – The standing committee revisited the question of moratoria and, the separation proposal in particular, today [Wednesday]. See the next post above. [3:30PM 7/28/2010]

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