An Update from the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut on the new Title IV Canons

Before July 1, 2011, clergy disciplinary matters were brought to the bishop or the Standing Committee. After July 1, 2011 (under the revised Title IV canons) all matters will be reported to an Intake Officer (contact info below) who will create a written report. Following that, the matter could be resolved by pastoral care, mediation, an agreement with the bishop, an investigation, or any combination of these.

Read it all and follow the links if you have not read these documents.

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2 comments on “An Update from the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut on the new Title IV Canons

  1. Undergroundpewster says:

    [blockquote]Clergy should not:

    Engage in sexual misconduct (includes sexual behavior with: a member of the congregation; employee; volunteer; person in high school; person under 18 years of age; person legally incompetent; someone with whom the clergy has ever had a pastoral relationship)
    [/blockquote]

    Shacking up is okay, “Three’s company” is okay, serial monogamy of course is okay.

    [blockquote]
    Hold or teach any doctrine contrary to that held by The Episcopal Church [/blockquote]

    In theory no doctrine except one could be contrary to that held be TEc: If you are opposed to or teach that non-celibate homosexuals should not be ordained, you are outta here!

  2. Pb says:

    Or teach the uniqueness of Jesus. How divisive.