By Kirk Petersen The Albany Standing Committee and the Communion Partners issued letters supporting Bishop Love A Hearing Panel has unanimously ruled that the only remaining American bishop who has refused to permit same-sex marriage rites in his diocese thereby violated his vow to "engage to conform to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Episcopal … [Read more...] about Bishop Love Loses Trial on Same-Sex Marriage
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General Convention 2021 is in Play
By Kirk Petersen The Episcopal Church has begun laying the groundwork for a possible cancellation of the in-person General Convention next year, currently scheduled for June 30 to July 9, 2021, in Baltimore. "It will come as no surprise to you that for many weeks, we have been considering how the pandemic will affect our plans to gather in Baltimore in 2021 for the 80th … [Read more...] about General Convention 2021 is in Play
Charges Filed Against Bishop Love for Defying Marriage Resolution
By Kirk Petersen Update: In a letter posted on the diocesan website, Love wrote: I greatly appreciate the Reference Panel’s decision to expedite the process by referring this matter directly to the Hearing Panel, where I will have the opportunity to address the concerns raised by the issuance of the November 10, 2018 Pastoral Letter and Directive (which upholds the … [Read more...] about Charges Filed Against Bishop Love for Defying Marriage Resolution
Prayer Book Revision: 2 Options
A weblog post launches the conversation of the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music’s two-option proposal on prayer book revision: In its report to General Convention, the SCLM proposes two options: a) a comprehensive plan for full-on prayer book revision, and b) a plan for a deeper, church-wide engagement with our existing prayer book, which includes a proposal for … [Read more...] about Prayer Book Revision: 2 Options
Budget Priority: Evangelism
In response to “a clarion call” of comments on the proposed budget that was posted in November (TLC, 12/3/2017), the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church added more than $1.8 million to the church’s planned spending for evangelism. At the same time, thanks in large part to the booming stock market, the budget committee was able to close a $4.5 million projected deficit … [Read more...] about Budget Priority: Evangelism