Last updated 6th August 2012 at 7:30 p.m. EST [This post will be remaining ‘sticky’ at the head of this page – new posts are below sticky posts]
\n[For a Quick Guide and continued posts on Same Sex Liturgy as well as posts on Communion without Baptism and Transgender Resolutions see below]<\/i>
SAME SEX LITURGY RESOLUTION A049 PASSED<\/b><\/p>\n
Latest Developments [Updated 6th August 2012]<\/b> On 6th August 2012 a Member of the Standing Committee of the Anglican Communion, charged with overseeing the operation of the Anglican Communion Covenant, Bishop Ian Douglas approved the holding of gay weddings<\/a> and blessings by clergy in the Diocese of Connecticut in solidarity with the Bishop of New York.<\/p>\n more below in the Quick Guide<\/i><\/p>\n Latest Posts<\/b> Responses from South Carolina<\/b> Quick Guide to Same Sex Liturgy Resolution AO49 [Regularly Updated]<\/b> On 10th July 2012 the House of Deputies also passed the resolution voting by orders – Laity: 78% [86 yes, 19 no, 5 divided] and Clergy: 76% [85 yes, 22 no, 4 divided]. The final conformed resolution is here<\/a>, a pdf of the official version is here<\/a> and the resulting approved Liturgy for Blessing Same-Sex Relationships is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Protests have followed by 12+ bishops in the Indianapolis Statement<\/a>, 30 deputies supported a statement<\/a> read to the House of Deputies, and there have been further statements by the South Carolina delegation<\/a>, Canon Theologian Kendall Harmon<\/a>, and on 11th July 2012 the bishop and most of the deputation departed<\/a>, and this Statement<\/a> was issued. On 13th July 2012 the Standing Committee of the diocese of Central Florida issued this Statement<\/a> and the Albany Bishops and Deputation this Statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n On Sunday 15th July 2012, Bishop Mark Lawrence issued a pastoral letter<\/a> to be read in Diocese of South Carolina churches reported in The State<\/a> and Allan Haley comments here<\/a> and there is a prayer here<\/a><\/p>\n On 19th July 2012, Bishop Mark Sisk of New York authorized clergy to officiate at same-sex marriages<\/a> both in a religious capacity and as agents of New York State. On 20th July ACI released an analysis<\/a> that Resolution A049 is legally, theologically and constitutionally flawed and made outside the constitutional authority of General Convention. On the same day the Global South Primates released a Communiqu\u00c3\u00a9<\/a> noting with great sadness the passing of Resolution A049 authorizing ‘a liturgy for blessing same-sex unions’ and confirming their ‘disappointment that The Episcopal Church has no regard for the concerns and convictions of the vast majority of Anglicans worldwide’.<\/p>\n Among those issuing pastoral letters or other statements saying they will not approve or permit Same Sex Blessings under Resolution AO49 in those dioceses are the bishops of South Carolina<\/a>, Albany<\/a>, Central Florida<\/a>, Dallas<\/a>, Florida<\/a>, South Dakota<\/a>, Springfield<\/a>, Tennessee<\/a>, Western Louisiana<\/a>, and [with qualification] Northern Indiana <\/a> who has made alternative arrangements and Alabama<\/a> who nevertheless voted for them, and it is not clear where Upper South Carolina<\/a> stands [please advise us of any updates on your bishops]<\/p>\n A prayer for the bishop and clergy of the Diocese of South Carolina<\/a> who met on 25th July 2012 is here<\/a>. Bishop Lawrence’s report of that meeting is here<\/a>. A parish letter sent to Bishop Lawrence during General Convention is here<\/a><\/p>\n On 6th August 2012 a Member of the Standing Committee of the Anglican Communion, charged with overseeing the operation of the Anglican Communion Covenant, Bishop Ian Douglas approved the holding of gay weddings<\/a> and blessings by clergy in the Diocese of Connecticut in solidarity with the Bishop of New York.<\/p>\n Posts on Same Sex Liturgy Resolution AO49 Continued from Latest Posts above<\/b> COMMUNION WITHOUT BAPTISM RESOLUTION [CO29]<\/b> TRANSGENDER RESOLUTIONS [D019] and [D002]<\/b> Last updated 6th August 2012 at 7:30 p.m. EST [This post will be remaining ‘sticky’ at the head of this page – new posts are below sticky posts] [For a Quick Guide and continued posts on Same Sex Liturgy as…<\/span><\/p>\n
\nA prayer for the bishop and clergy of the Diocese of South Carolina<\/a> who met on 25th July 2012 is here<\/a>. Bishop Lawrence’s report of that meeting is here<\/a>. A parish letter sent to Bishop Lawrence during General Convention is here<\/a><\/p>\n
\n[*NEW] *Bishop Ian Douglas, Communion Standing Committee Member, Undertakes Same Sex Marriages<\/a> [6th August 2012]
\n[*NEW] *(Moultrie, Georgia, Observer) St. John\u2019s leaves Episcopal Church over theological rift<\/a> [6th August 2012]
\n[full list of posts is now continued below the fold and is being updated regularly]<\/p>\n
\n[*NEW] *Kendall Harmon\u201d\u201dIn an age of Angst and Anxiety, Be Mindful that The Lord will Provide<\/a> [6th August 2012]
\n*What one South Carolina Parish Wrote Bishop Mark Lawrence During General Convention 2012<\/a> [2nd August 2012]
\n*Bishop Lawrence Meets with Clergy of the Diocese of South Carolina Following General Convention<\/b><\/a> [31st July 2012]
[*NEW] *(Local Paper Faith and Values Section) Mark Lawrence\u201d\u201dChurch needs to be clear in its teaching<\/a> [29th July 2012]
\n*[Lent & Beyond] A Prayer for the Diocese of South Carolina<\/a> [25th July 2012]
\n*Bucking National Trend, Diocese of South Carolina Experiences Growth in 2011<\/a> [18th July 2012]
\n*On Short notice, Bishop Mark Lawrence Summons South Carolina Clergy to Talk about Gen. Con. 2012<\/a> [18th July 2012]
\n*Bishop Mark Lawrence\u2019s Letter to the Diocese of S.C. to be read in all parishes Sunday morning<\/b><\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*Kendall Harmon Interviewed by The World Today about the recent General Convention<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*South Carolina Differentiates Itself from Actions of 77th General Convention<\/a> [12th July 2012]
\n*The deputation of South Carolina have released a statement this afternoon<\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*Kendall Harmon\u2019s response to the GC 2012 Passage of Rites of Blessing for Same Sex Unions<\/a> [10th July 2012]
\n*The South Carolina Deputation Statement on Passage of Rites of Blessing for Same Sex Unions<\/a>[10th July 2012]<\/p>\n
\nPassed by the House of Bishops on 9th July 2012<\/a> with 111 for, 41 against, 3 abstentions. The Resolution in this final form<\/a> was sent to the House of Deputies for consideration. Doubts about the procedure for approving these ‘provisional’ rites have been expressed by commenters Allan Haley here<\/a>, The Living Church here<\/a>, Anglican Ink here<\/a> and Professor Seitz here<\/a> and here<\/a> and in this Christianity Today article<\/a><\/p>\n
\n*Saint Francis in the Fields, Harrods Creek, Kentucky, responds to General Convention<\/a> [2nd August 2012]
\n*An interview with Bishop \u201cHolly\u201d\u009d Hollerith (Southern Virginia) regarding blessing same sex unions<\/a> [1st August 2012]
\n*Christopher Benson\u201d\u201dToward A Better Conversation about Same-Sex Unions among Christians<\/a> [1st August 2012]
\n*Peter Moore on the Importance of How we Treat and Describe Other Christians<\/a> [1st August 2012]
\n*Rector and Vestry Resign at Saint John\u2019s in Moultrie, Georgia<\/a> [31st July 2012]
\n*Alex Sanders and Peter Moore Debate the Inevitability of Same Sex Marriage (I)<\/a> [29th July 2012]
\n*Communion Partner Participants Report on the Global South Mission Conference in Bangkok<\/a> [26th July 2012]
\n*Bishop Howard: Same Sex Blessings not to be Authorized in the Diocese of Florida<\/a> [26th July 2012]
\n*Dr Timothy George: Beware the Well Worn Path<\/a> [26th July 2012]
\n*A Letter from Bishop Scott Benhase to the Diocese of Georgia<\/a> [26th July 2012]
\n*Bishop John Bauerschmidt: no plans to authorize same sex blessings in the Diocese of Tennessee<\/a> [25th July 2012]
\n*Bishop Duncan Gray: Same-sex blessings not to be held in the Diocese of Mississippi<\/a> [25th July 2012]
\n*Bishop Jake Owensby reports to the Diocese of Western Louisiana on General Convention<\/a> [25th July 2012]
\n*Dean Limehouse of Advent Cathedral Alabama responds to General Convention<\/a> [23rd July 2012]
\n*[Birmingham News] Episcopal bishop says yes to same-sex blessings, but not in Alabama<\/a> [23rd July 2012]
\n*Bishop Greg Brewer\u2019s Pastoral Letter to the Diocese of Central Florida<\/a> [22nd July 2012]
\n*Bishop Ed Little\u2019s Pastoral Letter to the Diocese of Northern Indiana<\/a> [22nd July 2012]
\n*Communiqu\u00c3\u00a9 of the Global South Primates Bangkok, Thailand, 20 July 2012<\/b><\/a> [20th July 2012]
\n*[ACI] Same Sex Blessings: What Did General Convention Do?<\/b><\/a> [20th July 2012]
\n*Bishop Mark Sisk: Gay Marriage Authorized ignoring Constitution and The Book of Common Prayer<\/b><\/a> [20th July 2012]
\n*(ABC Religion and Ethics Report) America\u2019s most influential church on the brink of collapse<\/a> [20th July 2012]
\n*(CEN) The Episcopal Church endorses temporary local option on same-sex blessings<\/a> [20th July 2012]
\n*(NBC News) Is liberal Christianity signing its own death warrant?<\/a> [20th July 2012]
\n*(The State) Talks continue as potential split in SC Episcopal diocese looms<\/a> [19th July 2012]
\n*Bishop Stanton\u2019s Pastoral Letter to the Diocese of Dallas<\/a> [19th July 2012]
\n*Anglican Unscripted Episode 45<\/a> [19th July 2012]
\n*The Bishop of Upper South Carolina Writes about General Convention<\/a> [18th July 2012]
\n*Bishop who leads Central Gulf Coast Episcopal diocese will bless gay unions<\/a> [18th July 2012]
\n*Beaufort County Episcopal church reactions vary to bishop\u2019s letter on same-sex blessings<\/a> [18th July 2012]
\n*(CNS) General Convention 2012 Decisions \u201ca huge obstacle on the path to Christian unity\u201d\u009d<\/a> [17th July 2012]
\n*Western Mass. Episcopal clergy to bless, but not wed, same-sex couples<\/a> [16th July 2012]
\n*Fort Worth parish protest over GC Indianapolis<\/a> [16th July 2012]
\n*Diocese of Missouri Deputation\u201d\u201dTelling our story<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*Key Page for Finding out the Final Wording and Status of All General Convention 2012 Resolutions<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*(RNS) Reaction mixed to Episcopal Church\u2019s approval of same-sex rites<\/b><\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*An Article on the situation on the ground in East Tennessee after General Convention 2012<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*The Presiding Bishop Visits La Crosse, Wisconsin<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*A Look Back to 2009: Philip Jenkins on TEC and the Communion\u201d\u201dTheir Separate Ways<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*The Bishop of Fond Du Lac on General Convention 2012\u201d\u201dSame Sex Blessings<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*(Local Paper Faith and Values Section) Episcopal diocese officials object to recent church actions<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*Allan Haley\u201d\u201dBishop Mark Lawrence Addresses His Diocese Following General Convention<\/b><\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*(Diocese of Albany) Chip Strickland on the last day of General Convention 2012<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*(The State) South Carolina Episcopal bishop blasts national church<\/b><\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*Ross Douthat\u201d\u201dCan Reappraising Christianity [especially as practiced in Mainline Churches] Be Saved?<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*(Orangeburg, S.C. Times and Democrat) S.C. Episcopal representatives denounce same-sex blessing rite<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*Ryan Anderson reviews Debating Same-Sex Marriage by John Corvino and Maggie Gallagher<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*(Tulsa World) Oklahoma Episcopal bishop will consult with diocese on same-sex unions<\/a> [15th July 2012]
\n*The Episcopal Church: Liturgy for Blessing Same-Sex Relationships<\/b><\/a> [14th July 2012]
\n*[Christianity Today] Episcopal Church Approves Same-Sex Blessing Rites<\/b><\/a> [14th July 2012]
\n*The Bishop of Arizona responds to the WSJ Article on General Convention Posted below<\/a> [13th July 2012]
\n*A Letter from the Rector of Truro Anglican Church on General Convention 2012<\/a> [13th July 2012]
\n*Statement of the Albany Bishops and Deputation in response to General Convention 2012<\/b><\/a> [13th July 2012]
\n*(WSJ) Jay Akasie on General Convention 2012\u201d\u201dWhat Ails the Episcopalians<\/a> [13th July 2012]
\n*A Statement from the Deputation of the Diocese of Central Florida on General Convention 2012<\/b><\/a> [13th July 2012]
\n*(Living Church) An Action of Solidarity in the House of Deputies<\/b><\/a> [12th July 2012]
\n*Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island Statement on the Blessing of Same-Sex Relationships<\/a> [12th July 2012]
\n*(ENS) South Carolinians have \u201d\u02dcgrievous concern,\u2019 over General Convention actions<\/a> [12th July 2012]
\n*Episcopal Church passes same-sex blessings, Houston area church to offer new rite<\/a> [12th July 2012]
\n*(KQED) What the Episcopal Same-Sex Union and Transgender Resolutions Mean for Californians<\/a> [12th July 2012]
\n*Todd Wetzel\u2019s Anglicans United Report on the House of Bishops debate on Same Sex Blessings<\/a> [12th July 2012]
\n*(York Daily Record) Local pastors respond to Episcopal church approving same-sex unions<\/a> [12th July 2012]
\n*Allan Haley\u201d\u201dDiocese of South Carolina Fed up with General Convention<\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*(RNS) Reaction mixed to Episcopal Church\u2019s approval of same-sex rites<\/b><\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*(CSM) Episcopal approval of same-sex blessings: Will it hurt church\u2019s global ties?<\/b><\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*(Anglican Ink) 12 bishops say no to Same Sex Blessings<\/b><\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*(Seattle PI) It\u2019s official: Episcopalians ratify same-sex \u201ccovenants\u201d\u009d<\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*The Episcopal Bishop of Texas on Same Gender Blessings Vote(s) at GC 2012<\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*Bishop Christopher Epting on Recent General Convention Developments<\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*(ENS) Same Sex Union Blessing rite authorized for provisional use from First Advent<\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*(USA Today) Episcopal Church approves same-sex blessing rite<\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*(BBC) US Episcopal Church approves same-sex blessing service<\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*(NY Times) Episcopalians Approve Rite to Bless Same-Sex Unions<\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*The Bishop of Bethlehem on Today\u2019s Decision\u201d\u201dSame Gender Blessings Resolution<\/a> [10th July 2012]
\n*Statement of Integrity on Today\u2019s Decision\u201d\u201dEpiscopal Church Authorizes Same-Sex Blessings<\/a> [10th July 2012]
\n*Friends calling for prayer regarding The Episcopal Church and General Convention<\/a> – Lent and Beyond
\n*Kendall Harmon: About Today and How to Receive the [Same Sex Liturgy] Resolution that will Pass<\/a> [10th July 2012]
\n*Allan Haley Analyzes the Bishops Vote Yesterday, Showing its Violations of their own Governing Rules<\/b><\/a> [10th July 2012]
\n*A Living Church Article on Yesterday\u2019s Debate and Vote in the House of Bishops on Same Sex Liturgies<\/b><\/a> [10th July 2012]
\n*(Reuters) Episcopalians set to be first big US church to bless Same-Sex marriage<\/a> [10th July 2012]
\n*(ENS) Bishops vote to approve resources for same-gender blessings<\/a> [10th July 2012]
\n*(Anglican Ink) House of Bishops endorses \u201cprovisional\u201d\u009d same-sex blessing rites<\/a> [9th July 2012]
\n*Finally Tweaked Version of Same Sex Liturgy Resolution A049 as Passed by the House of Bishops Today<\/a> [9th July 2012]
\n*ENS Article pre Bishops Vote\u201d\u201d\u201d\u02dcBlessing of a Lifelong Covenant\u2019 recommended for provisional use<\/a> [9th July 2012]
\n*(AP) Episcopal bishops OK trial same sex blessing service; full church backs transgender ordination<\/a> [9th July 2012]
\n*Episcopal Bishops Pass Same Sex Union Blessing Liturgy Authorization Overwhelmingly<\/a> [9th July 2012]
\n*Live Twitter Feed (one of them) on the current House of Bishops debate on Same Sex Liturgies<\/a> [9th July 2012]
\n*(SF) Sarah Hey\u201d\u201dWhy The Same Sex Trial Liturgy Will [Very Very Likely] Pass<\/a> [9th July 2012]
\n***Important*** New Text Version of Same Sex Blessing Resolution A049 (as Amended in Commitee)<\/a> [9th July 2012]
\n*Chicago Consultation\u201d\u201dNightly Update for General Convention 2012 on July 7<\/a> [9th July 2012]
\n*(ENS) General Convention PBLCM Committee hears testimony on same-gender blessings liturgies<\/a> [8th July 2012]
\n*Hearing Tonight on Res. A049: Authorize Liturgical Resources for Blessing Same-Gender Relationships<\/a> [7th July 2012]
\n*(Detroit Free Press) Episcopal Church losing members as it strives for inclusion<\/a> [7th July 2012]
\n*(Indianapolis Star) Sexuality among key issues Episcopalians will confront at General Convention<\/a> [7th July 2012]
\n*(Boston Globe) Episcopalians review a new rite for Same Sex unions<\/a> [7th July 2012]
\n*Upper South Carolina Episcopal bishop not ready to endorse same-sex blessings<\/a> [5th July 2012]
\n*(Phil. Inquirer) Episcopal Church leaders set to consider blessing rite for same-sex couples<\/a> [5th July 2012]
\n*The Bishop of Milwaukee\u2019s Thinkpiece on Same-Gender Unions on the Eve of GC 2012<\/a> [5th July 2012]
\n*NW Penna. Bishop Will Bless Same Sex Unions if General Convention 2012 gives the Go Ahead<\/a> [5th July 2012]
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\n*An Important Anglican Ink Article on the House of Bishops Communion w\/o Baptism Discussion<\/a> [13th July 2012]
\n*New Text of Communion Without Baptism Resolution [C029] as Amended and Sent Back to HoD<\/a> [12th July 2012]
\n*Resolution C029 on Communion for the Unbaptized Passes House of Deputies on a vote by orders<\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*Whats Happening with the Communion of the UnBaptized?<\/a> [10th July 2012]
\n*(Diocese of Texas) William Treadwell on Communion w\/o Baptism: Pastoral Theology vs. Doctrine<\/a> [8th July 2012]
\n*TEC Gen. Con. 2012 Evangelism Commission rejects Communion of the Unbaptized outright<\/a> [7th July 2012]
\n*An Interesting Blog Post from July 2007\u201d\u201dHow widespread is Communion Without Baptism?<\/a> [7th July 2012]
\n*(ENS) \u201d\u02dcWater first, or table?\u2019 Committee hears \u201d\u02dcopen table\u2019 testimony<\/a> [7th July 2012]
\n*Res. C040, Called \u201cOpen table\u201d\u009d resolution, but really Communion for Unbaptized, Has Hearing Today<\/a> [7th July 2012]<\/p>\n
\n*(World) Expressing themselves\u201d\u201dEpiscopal Church votes to allow transgendered clergy and church ldrs<\/a> [14th July 2012]
\n*Mark Tooley\u201d\u201dA Transgendered Episcopal Church<\/a> [11th July 2012]
\n*Living Church on the gender Identity Resolutions Debate in the H of Deputies Yesterday<\/a> [10th July 2012]
\n*Jeffrey Walton\u201d\u201dActivists for TEC\u2019s New Theology Hail Victories at Episcopal Convention<\/a> [10th July 2012]
\n*(AP) Episcopal bishops OK trial same sex blessing service; full church backs transgender ordination<\/a> [9th July 2012]
\n*A Living Church Article on Yesterday\u2019s Debate in the House of Bishops on Gender Identity<\/a> [9th July 2012]
\n*(Reuters) U.S. Episcopalians move closer to allowing transgender ministers<\/a> [8th July 2012]
\n*Both Transgender Resolutions Pass House of Bishops, Both South Carolina Bishops Speak Against<\/a> [8th July 2012]
\n*Resolutions D002 and D019 Pass the House of Bishops<\/a> [8th July 2012]
\n*Chicago Consultation (II)-Transgender People and the Church\u2019s Transformative Mission<\/a> [7th July 2012]
\n*Chicago Consultation (I)\u201d\u201dNightly Update for General Convention 2012 on July 6<\/a> [7th July 2012]
\n*(Reuters) Episcopalians debate transgender issue in Ministry<\/a> [6th July 2012]
\n*Sarah Lawton offers Reflections on Resolutions D002 and D019 for General Convention 2012<\/a> [5th July 2012]
\n*The TransEpiscopal Blog on General Convention 2012<\/a> [5th July 2012]
\n[*NEW] *<\/a> [6th August 2012]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"