In 2005, Perry also was on a roster of nominees for bishop of California. She said she has turned down other invitations, but the Minnesota Diocese’s theology and proximity to Lake Superior, a favorite kayaking destinations, led her to answer this call.
“I am also aware in the current worldwide Anglican climate it may be very difficult for me — an out, partnered lesbian to be elected and/or to receive consents,” she said in her profile for the Minnesota Diocese.
Hmmm. What a difference four years can make. 2009 isn’t 2005. Among other things, the non-event known as Lambeth 2008 came in between. Now that TEC bishops don’t have to worry about getting their invites to Lambeth, I very seriously doubt that Bonnie Perry+, or Mary Glasspool+, would have to worry one bit about gaining the necessary consents if they were elected. The 2 to 1 margin by which D025 passed in Anaheim leaves little room for doubt.
David Handy+