[Resolution] A049…specifies that the liturgy will not be authorized for use until the first Sunday in Advent 2012, which is December 2nd of this year. Due to Bishop Wolf\u2019s retirement and Bishop Elect Nicholas Knisely\u2019s consecration November 17th, the implementation of this liturgy will be at his direction in consultation with others.<\/p>\n
Bishop Elect Nicholas Knisely did not have vote at this year\u2019s General Convention, but during his election process this past May he spoke publically in support of authorizing a blessing of same-sex relationships while at the same time honoring the diversity of opinion on this subject in Rhode Island Episcopal Parishes.<\/p>\n
Bishop Elect Knisely reminds Rhode Island Episcopalians of Roger William\u2019s legacy of religious tolerance. He said this week \u201cHow do we live into a world where people disagree? We are Episcopalians. We understand and fully expect that we won\u2019t agree. That would be a \u201cpure\u201d\u009d church \u201d\u201c and we have historically rejected that understanding of how to live as God\u2019s people in the world. We find our unity in common prayer.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n