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Archives for July 11, 2012

Bowdlerized Catholicism

By Anthony F.M. Clavier Perhaps only my fellow gray heads notice what an enormous change has occurred in the American Episcopal Church during the past half-century. In so many ways a Catholic approach to Anglicanism seems to have triumphed. Perhaps the most significant symbol of this triumph is the Book of Common Prayer (1979), one of the most high-church volumes to be … [Read more...] about Bowdlerized Catholicism

Budget Clears Deputies

By Lauren Anderson and Matt TownsendThe House of Deputies passed the 2012-15 budget without amendment July 11.The budget, the work of several meetings of the Program, Budget & Finance Committee and the subject of lengthy testimony, calls for a 19 percent asking rate from dioceses. It eliminates 12 positions from the Episcopal Church Center, reduces the communications budget … [Read more...] about Budget Clears Deputies

Communication Cuts Challenged

By Lauren Anderson and Matt TownsendThe House of Deputies discussed the proposed 2012-15 budget in its morning session July 11. Communication funding and diocesan asking rates were at the forefront.Deputies spoke against an $887,753 reduction in funds allocated for communication in the proposed budget.James Steadman of Northwestern Pennsylvania raised concerns about the … [Read more...] about Communication Cuts Challenged

Bishops Issue Dissent

The Rt. Rev. Michael G. Smith, Bishop of North Dakota, gave this introduction in the House of Bishops July 11 before reading The Indianapolis Statement aloud:Presiding Bishop, thank you for allowing me to rise to speak on behalf of at least twelve members of this House. Those of us known as the Communion Partners have expended a great deal of energy for at least the past six … [Read more...] about Bishops Issue Dissent

Rite Sails through Deputies

By Matt TownsendThe House of Deputies adopted Resolution A049 July 10 authorizing the provisional use of a blessing liturgy for same-sex couples. The resolution carried by 78 percent among lay deputies and 76 percent among clerical deputies. The House of Bishops had approved the rite July 9.“I am frequently explaining to my friends what the Episcopal Church is, and what we … [Read more...] about Rite Sails through Deputies

Bishops: Covenant Can Wait

By Joe ThomaThe House of Bishops concurred with the House of Deputies July 10 to “decline to take a position on the Anglican Covenant,” while affirming participation in the wider Anglican Communion.General Convention’s Committee on World Mission combined eight separately proposed resolutions into two: D008, which supports participation in the Anglican Communion, and B005, which … [Read more...] about Bishops: Covenant Can Wait

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