The decision by the diocese of Niagara to offer same-sex blessings has drawn mixed reactions from Anglicans in Canada.
Similarly, backlash over the recent decision by the Episcopal Church (TEC) to affirm the openness of “any ordained ministry” to gay and lesbian people and to develop more liturgical resources for same-sex blessings reflects the continuing deep divide over sexuality in the Anglican Communion.
“As a bishop, I cannot recognize the legitimacy of what Niagara is doing,” said Bishop Bill Anderson of the diocese of Caledonia. “I sadly conclude that Niagara has chosen to walk apart, and is therefore in a state of impaired communion.”
One of God’s greatest gifts is that of free will. They have chosen to go a different way. We can only pray for them without guilt or ranchor.