News Updates

News Updates

November 2009

• Mass. Bishops Approve Blessings for Same-Sex Marriage

  Clergy in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts may now celebrate same-sex marriage ceremonies without restriction, including the practice of signing marriage certificates.

  Posted on November 30, 2009

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• Misreading History

  A recent online column by Bishop John Chane of Washington seeks to “offer a short history of changing Christian understandings of the institution of marriage,” but his remarks promote a tired and unfounded historical perspective. (By Ephraim Radner)

  Posted on November 25, 2009

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• Reviving the Quadrilateral

  The proposed covenant calls forth our best Anglican selves (By Joseph B. Howard)

  Posted on November 25, 2009

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• Chicago Diocese Welcomes Missions, Lectures Scouts

  The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago has welcomed three new missions with a collective membership of more than 800 people.

  Posted on November 25, 2009

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• Long Island Diocese Wants $205,000 Returned

  The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island has filed suit against two law firms that represented the majority of members at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Elmhurst, N.Y., who voted to separate from the diocese and the Episcopal Church.

  Posted on November 24, 2009

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• Council to Discuss Proposed Ugandan Law

  The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council will convene in a special conference call on Dec. 7 to discuss a proposed anti-homosexuality law in Uganda.

  Posted on November 23, 2009

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• Oregon Elects New Bishop on Second Ballot

  The Rev. Dr. Michael Joseph Hanley, rector of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Roseville, Minn., will be the tenth Bishop of Oregon, pending consents by a majority of bishops and standing committees.

  Posted on November 20, 2009

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• Diocese of Ohio to Gather Blessing Rites

  The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Bishop of Ohio, responded to the General Convention’s adoption of Resolution C056 by saying his diocese will support the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music as it gathers liturgies and other resources regarding such rites.

  Posted on November 20, 2009

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• Correcting our Cover Story of 12-6-09

  The Living Church regrets that it did not offer Mike Watson, author of the cover essay in the December 6 issue, timely review of revisions that led to several problems in the text. At the author’s request, we have replaced the online version of the essay with his original manuscript. It is available as a PDF at http://tinyurl.com/Watson-TLC.

  Posted on November 20, 2009

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• Archbishop Presses Ecumenical Questions in Rome

  The Archbishop of Canterbury asked on Thursday whether the differences between Roman Catholicism and Anglicanism are sufficient to prevent Rome’s deeper recognition of Anglican orders.

  Posted on November 19, 2009

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