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(AP) Episcopal bishops OK trial same sex blessing service; full church backs transgender ordination

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Kendall Harmon

Episcopal bishops have approved an official prayer that blesses same-sex unions.

Church leaders on Monday voted 111-41 in favor of the liturgy during the Episcopal General Convention in Indianapolis. The plan now goes to convention deputies for final approval.

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3 comments on “(AP) Episcopal bishops OK trial same sex blessing service; full church backs transgender ordination”

  1. A Senior Priest says:
    July 10, 2012 at 4:46 am

    Yawn. Wake me up when something interesting happens.

  2. Tomb01 says:
    July 10, 2012 at 5:28 am

    I’m shocked, shocked to find that same sex blessings are happening in The Episcopal Organization!

  3. Big Vicar says:
    July 10, 2012 at 9:33 am

    It’s actually a small victory that the Bishops were limited, this time, to same-species blessings.