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MSN Encarta - Episcopal Church The doctrinal position of the church is, with certain modifications, the same as that of the Church of England. At the same time, a noted clergyman from Connecticut, Samuel Seabury, had accepted consecration from nonjuring bishops of Scotland (1784), thus becoming the first bishop of Connecticut. This permission was finally granted, and on February 4, 1787, bishops of the Church of England consecrated Provoost the first Episcopal bishop of New York, and William White the first of Pennsylvania. encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761551507/Episcopal_Church.html

Blessing of same sex unions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rites for the Blessing of same sex unions. The diocese considers that the blessing of same sex couples is one part of their work of community outreach and care for parishioners. The issue of blessing of same-gender unions was the subject of a resolution at the General Convention of the Episcopal Church of the USA held in Minneapolis, Minnesota,  July 30 - August 8, 2003. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blessing_of_same_sex_unions

Blessing of Same-Sex Unions : Key Themes: Maintaining Unity After General Synod To separate feelings from ideas is probably not possible, but achieving a balance between the substance or "ideas" involved in the matter of blessing same-sex unions and the feelings that surround the blessing of same-sex unions is an issue that arose often in our focus groups. Perhaps in response to some of the anxiety combined with a sense of urgent importance around the issue of blessing same-sex unions, many respondents commented on the need for a well-defined, highly structured, and transparent process through which the issue will be discussed at General Synod. For all of the reasons noted throughout this document, the discussion of blessing same-sex unions will be difficult. generalsynod.anglican.ca /ministries/departments/fwm/graff/11.htm

Report to the General Convention on the Blessing of Same-Sex Relations Blessing a union without recognizing the vows "is to deny the validity of their relationship and commitment." To "honor love and commitment between persons of the same sex" is to honor those persons' vows of love and commitment. Those who think same-sex unions are valuable and should in some way be "blessed" but that they are not and cannot properly be seen as "marriage." They call for some kind of rite that would honor the unions but maintain a difference from official marriage rites. It states, "the necessity of two sexes is...not derived by any kind of logic." Quite apart from the issue of whether it might be derived by revelation, such a line of reasoning would leave little room for the church to question other forms of sexual configurations, such as polygamy and bisexual relationships. www.beyondinclusion.org /reportto.htm

The Lambeth Commission on Communion - Section D Indeed, despite the statement of the Lambeth Conference in 1998 that it could not “advise the legitimising or blessing of same sex unions”, the conclusions of the Cadman Report was that this was not a matter of theology but of pastoral care, and competent of resolution at the diocesan level [96]. We urge all provinces that are engaged in processes of discernment regarding the blessing of same sex unions to engage the Communion in continuing study of biblical and theological rationale for and against such unions. In the Canadian church, a process of discernment is underway to ascertain to what extent the blessing of same sex unions is a doctrinal matter, thus requiring, constitutionally, decisions at least at the national level. www.anglicancommunion.org /windsor2004/section_d/p3.cfm

huboswell.html It is ironic that just as the Presbyterian Church is voing on whether to prohibit clergy from participating in the blessing of same-sex unions, John Boswell's newest book, *Same-Sex Unions in Premodern Europe*, has been published, spreading more light. What is most clear from the union ceremonies is that same-sex unions were based upon mutual love, while many of the heterosexual unions were based upon property rights, family alliances, doweries, etc. Hopefully they might lead to love later in the relationship. What is most amazing are the examples of ceremonies of same-sex unions in their original language that bear historical proof of the relationships. www.mlp.org /resources/huboswell.html

Section Three: Report on Same-Sex Unions It is possible to view the idea of same sex blessings as a piece of a much larger whole, that of a catechumenal atmosphere within the entire congregation, where the church as a body nurture the growth of all its members throughout their lives. Blessings for gay and lesbian people are of equal importance with blessings for heterosexual couples. Not every parish is one with a tradition into which blessing a same-sex union would easily fit. www.oasiscalifornia.org /sect3.html

Blessing Same-Sex Relationships General Convention 2003 passed resolution C051 --which recognizes that "local faith communities are operating within the bounds of our common life as they explore and experience liturgies celebrating and blessing same-sex unions." Click here for more information about C051 from the Claming the Blessing coalition. Meanwhile, a number of bishops implicitly allow the clergy of their diocese to bless same-sex unions. Please consider sponsoring a diocesan convention resolution on same-sex blessings. www.integrityusa.org /samesexblessings

Augustine College What Would It Mean for the Church to Bless Same-Sex Unions?, by Edith Humphrey The eucharistic blessing quoted above links the rite intended to solemnise same-sex erotic relations with the story of the holy God of Israel, with the Incarnation of Jesus from the virgin Mary and the Holy Spirit, and with the sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. In the same way, the service itself is often "reserved", marking the rite as different from the long-established tradition of the wedding ceremony: so there is no declaration that the couple is joined; there is no statement about those whom "God has joined together"; there is no warning not to rend the relationship asunder. To presume that God blesses such arrangements and to ask the Church to echo such a presumed blessing is perilous to those involved, and to the unity of the Church. www.augustinecollege.org /papers/EH_00_4.htm

titusonenine » Episcopal Bishops Blessing Same Sex Unions To say, as many have said, that all we did is JUST get a same-sex blessing but we didn\’t actually get married displays a woeful ignorance of the relationship between marriage and nuptial blessing and perhaps even a contempt for the whole notion of blessing as the Christian tradition has understood it. Now that this chore is over with I would suggest that you do not want our church to call a same sex union a marriage and now you are upset by a bishop who believes that what he did was not a marriage, but a blessing. Based on the same-sex blessings I\’ve read (and the promises associated therewith) it seems generally clear that the parties intend to enter into a relationship akin to marriage and are using language commensurate with that intent. titusonenine.classicalanglican.net /index.php?p=1396

Anglican Journal -- New West synod to revisit blessing same-sex unions Bishop Ingham, who supports the idea of blessing same-sex unions, said the issue "touches people's feelings at a deep level, a level not altogether rational." He added, "It's kind of a visceral issue and you can't reason people out of positions you haven't reasoned them into. The diocese of New Westminster's annual synod this month will again consider whether to ask Bishop Michael Ingham to allow the blessing in church of committed homosexual relationships. A blessing of a union is an opportunity for parents, the community, family and friends to thank God for what He has done in their lives," noted Steve Schuh, leader of the Vancouver chapter of Integrity, an organization of gay and lesbian Anglicans. www.anglicanjournal.com /127/06/canada02.html

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church - Caring Conversations / Affirmation of Welcome The Synod had been asked to affirm that the blessing of same-sex unions is within the authority of a diocesan synod and that any Canadian Anglican diocese, if the bishop agrees, has the authority to perform such blessings. Task Force on the Blessing of Same Sex Unions of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. CC6) at which we explored the matter of the blessing of same-sex couples with a focus on National Church Council action and on how we can live together with compassion and grace in community and society. www.telc.ca /conversations.html

N.C. Episcopal Bishop Oks Same-Sex `Blessing' -- Beliefnet.com Curry's diocese is one of at least six among the nation's 108 U.S. Episcopal dioceses to adopt official, written policies allowing the blessing of same-sex unions. With the bishop's blessing, the Rev. David Pittman of St. Peter's Episcopal Church said he'll now ask lay leaders at the uptown Charlotte church to OK two requests for same-sex ceremonies. In a letter to clergy, Bishop Michael Curry of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina said "the blessing of the committed life long unions of persons of the same gender is one way our community can live the Gospel through faithful and loving pastoral care and spiritual support for each other." www.beliefnet.com /story/149/story_14953_1.html

Same-sex unions: two sides of the issue She says it can be a little lonely, being the only person on the commission who is opposed to the blessing of same-sex unions, but she believes someone has to speak up for the traditional side of this debate. Co-chair Rev. Margaret Marquardt says the commission was created in response to a motion passed at the 1998 Lambeth Conference, which opposed the blessing of same-sex unions but encouraged Anglican churches to listen to their gay and lesbian members. Partly because of her experience, Rev. McDonald insists the debate over same-sex unions does touch on core doctrine, despite the claims of those Anglicans who say it is a non-essential issue. www.canadianchristianity.com /cgi-bin/na.cgi?nationalupdates/m28issue

The Lutheran September 2000 What about same-sex unions? Several clergy who supported the resolutions on blessing same-sex relationships are leaders of Reconciling in Christ congregations and synods that welcome and affirm gays and lesbians. William Sullivan, pastor of St. Michael Lutheran Church, Ottawa Lake, Mich., says his synod's resolution is the "final straw." This decision, combined with the synod's support of full communion with the Episcopal Church, has the congregation looking for "a viable alternative to the ELCA," he says. In fact, the bishops in 1993 said there was no scriptural basis for such a blessing. www.thelutheran.org /0009/page36.html

Same Sex Union Controversy This section of our website is intended to present a balanced view of the debate on the blessing of same sex unions. Above all we pray that the spirit of charity and love prevails in all that we discuss with regard to the blessing of same sex unions. Since then, Bishop Ingham has issued and approved a Rite for the Blessing of Same Sex Unions. www.niagara.anglican.ca /issues/samesex.cfm

Hierarchy Every member is reachable from any other by following the relationship in either direction, but there is no way of coming back to a particular member by always following the relationship in the same direction. This is akin to two co-workers, neither of whom is the other's boss. A hierarchy can thus be represented as a connected directed acyclic graph. www.wikiverse.org /hierarchy

Blessing of Same-Sex Unions at St Pauls In 2002, the Synod of the Diocese of New Westminister voted to allow parishes within the Diocese to bless same-sex unions, if the parish and the rector both desire to. Whether individual couples choose to come to us for a service of blessing or not, we have made a very significant step forward in our proclamation of the Gospel of justice and love. The history of the Christian faith shows us that not all parts of the community have always acted in the same way. www.stpaulsanglican.bc.ca /samesex.shtml

Anglican delegates debate same-sex unions - The Washington Times: World - June 02, 2004 The proposal here would "affirm the authority and jurisdiction" of any diocese and its bishop "to authorize the blessing of committed same-sex unions." A companion bill would order preparation of denominational resources on same-sex blessings. ST. CATHARINES, Ontario — Anglican Church of Canada delegates chose the most liberal of four candidates as their new national leader, and turned to a disputed proposal that would give dioceses the go-ahead to perform church blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples. Asked whether his church will eventually accept blessings across the nation, Archbishop Hutchison responded, "I suspect that's true." But he is not sure he could support homosexual "marriage" in church, even though Canada's secular law has moved in that direction. washingtontimes.com /world/20040601-115413-4025r.htm

C051 Liturgy/Music: Blessing of Committed Same-Gender Relationships That, in our understanding of homosexual persons, differences exist among us about how best to care pastorally for those who intend to live in monogamous, non-celibate unions; and what is, or should be, required, permitted, or prohibited by the doctrine, discipline, and worship of The Episcopal Church concerning the blessing of the same. That we recognize that local faith communities are operating within the bounds of our common life as they explore and experience liturgies celebrating and blessing same-sex unions. Thus (b) people both in and outside of the church can reasonably conclude that these rites of blessing are themselves blessed by the church itself. submitresolution.dfms.org /view_leg_detail.aspx?id=C051&type=FINAL

JS Online: Church debates same sex unions "I believe that the arms of the ELCA are broad enough that we can allow (same sex unions) to happen in some of our churches," said the Rev. Herbert Chilstrom, one of two prominent officials asked to speak to a packed-room of church members with varying positions on homosexuality and same sex unions. Jim Rustad, a 43-year-old computer programmer from Jackson, said he saw more weight in the argument that same sex unions are not supported by Scripture. But the Rev. John Beem, who also spoke, argued that the Bible and years of scholarly Biblical interpretation do not show any support for the homosexual unions, and without that they should not be permitted. www.jsonline.com /news/metro/feb01/samesex19021801a.asp

The Word Made Simple In other words, the gift of tongues spoken in the house of Cornelius was the same as that received on the Day of Pentecost. God's peculiar people will keep His commandments by means of the same faith that Jesus had—complete dependence on God for power and strength. If no other Bible passage was compared with this one, we could easily conclude that the second coming of Christ and the destruction of this earth by fire occur at the same time. www.projectrestore.com /library/wordsimple/word_simple3.htm

samesex An open invitation is extended to all members of the Diocese of Ottawa to participate in a Day of Study and Discussion on three topics related to the issue of the blessing of same sex unions—Theology, Scripture, and Blessings, Unions, and Marriages. In preparation for the Ottawa Synod in October 2004, the Task Force has prepared the Second Interim Report from the Task Force on the Blessing of Same Sex Unions. to assist in the provision and implementation of study materials for the purpose of encouraging learning, dialogue and discernment in parishes and other ministries of the diocese about the blessing of same sex unions. www.ottawa.anglican.ca /samesex.shtml

Sister Anna Bap's Famous Radical Pie The same is true of Lot’s two daughters who are rescued from the destruction of Sodom, but later end up playing a much larger role than their mother. The Center on Conscience & War (formerly NISBCO), the organization that was formed in 1940, the last time Anabaptist leaders came together to deal with the very same problems of conscription facing their young men, was also present at the consultation. This is not “a license for future sin” (257) however; but at the same time, Christ does forgive the baptized for the rest of their life. radicalpie.blogspot.com

Majority Oppose Blessing Gay Unions "If my local church blessed gay unions and [the decision] was not movable, I definitely would leave," said Sue Tegtmeier, 51, of Sumner, Iowa, who is a member of the Vineyard, an evangelical group. Whitehead, the Episcopalian who opposed blessing ceremonies, is among those who would reluctantly continue to worship at their churches even if the priests conducted blessing ceremonies. SO BROAD AND DEEP is this opposition that nearly half of all Americans who regularly attend worship services say they would leave their current church if their minister blessed gay couples-even if their denomination officially approved those ceremonies, the survey found. www.hispanic.cc /majority_oppose_blessing_gay_unions.htm

Claiming The Blessing Resolution C051 was passed, recognizing for the first time that "local faith communities are operating within the bounds of our common life as they explore and experience liturgies celebrating and blessing same-sex unions." Claiming the Blessing CTB's theology paper on the blessing of same-sex relationships. Our initial commitment was obtaining approval of a liturgical blessing of the faithful, monogamous relationship between two adults of any gender at General Convention 2003. www.claimingtheblessing.org

The St. Michael Report The blessing of committed same-sex unions is tied to the question of how all sexuality, as a feature of our bodily existence, participates in our redemption – our entering into the life of holiness to which Christ, through his incarnation, his life, death and resurrection, is always calling us. It is now for the Church to decide whether or not the blessing of same-sex unions is a faithful, Spirit-led development of Christian doctrine. It is the view of the Commission that any proposed blessing of a same-sex relationship would be analogous to a marriage to such a degree as to require the church to understand it coherently in relation to the doctrine of marriage. www.anglican.ca /primate/ptc/smr.htm

Yale > Religious Studies > About the Faculty > Dale Martin Canon, Tradition, and Critique in the Blessing of Same-Sex Unions, ed. “Sex and the Single Savior”; read at the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas Annual Meeting; Montreal, Quebec; August 2, 2001; at the University of Uppsala, September 29, 2001; and at the University of Helsinki, October 1, 2001. Also delivered at conference on “Sex, Marriage, and the Family and the Religions of the Book,” Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Religion, Emory University; March 29, 2003. www.yale.edu /religiousstudies/cvdm.html

Boston.com / News / Local / N.H. / Nigeria's president backs African bishops, slams same-sex unions African bishops spearheaded a resolution overwhelmingly adopted in 1998 by Anglican bishops that declared homosexuality "incompatible with Scripture" and opposed gay ordinations and the blessing of same-sex unions. Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo praised Africa's Anglican bishops Wednesday for opposing same-sex unions and the appointment of gays as bishops, saying gay unions were contrary to the Bible. Other ideas being considered included establishing theology schools in Africa that would be insulated from influences such as the acceptance of same-sex unions prevalent in seminaries in the West, Akinola said. www.boston.com /news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2004/10/27/nigerias_president_backs_african_bishops_slams_same_sex_unions

Diocese of New Westminster > Home ( DNN 2.1.2 ) If you are visiting our site to find information on the issue of Same-Sex Blessings in the Diocese of New Westminster, you can find it at a separate website focussed on that topic. SYNOD 2005: Primate says diocese is open about same sex blessings The "Consider the Journey" environmental awareness program of the Diocesan Task Force on the Environment includes a Blessing of the Bicycles on the front plaza of Christ Church Cathedral. www.vancouver.anglican.ca

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