By G. Jeffrey MacDonald The House of Deputies overwhelmingly approved a comprehensive $8 million revision to the 1979 Book of Common Prayer in what some see as a first step toward adding same-sex marriage rites and feminine language for God. The vote, counted by orders, passed by a margin of 63 to 30 (with 17 divided) among clergy. The lay deputy vote ran 69 in favor to … [Read more...] about Deputies Approve Revising Prayer Book
Archives for July 7, 2018
Translation ‘Fell Through a Crack’
By Kirk Petersen The House of Bishops has begun a rapid recovery from the discomfort of July 6, with a presentation on the logistics and costs of translation and interpretation, and an expression of gratitude from the bishop who had compelled the house to focus on the matter. After Bishop Lloyd Allen of Honduras said he would lead his deputation out of General Convention … [Read more...] about Translation ‘Fell Through a Crack’