Remain Faithful, a laity-led movement that includes some members of the Fort Worth Episcopal Diocese, has announced a resolution condemning same-sex unions and the ordination of active homosexuals.
The action came as the Lambeth Conference, a once-a-decade gathering of more than 600 Anglican bishops from around the world, began Wednesday in Canterbury, England.
The global Anglican Communion, which includes the Episcopal Church in the United States, is grappling with differing views on how to apply Scripture to controversial issues.
More-liberal Episcopalians believe that the Bible permits committed same-sex relationships, as well as the ordination of gays and lesbians.
Conservatives in the 77-million-member Anglican fellowship disagree.
Remain Faithful wants Anglican leaders to take “definitive action .”‚.”‚. not just more ‘discernment periods,’”‚” said Chad Bates, chairman of the group.