US Episcopal convention approves a ‘pastoral solution’ on same-sex marriage
RNS Same-sex couples will now be able to marry in their home parish even if their local bishop has moral objections to gay marriage, Episcopal Church leaders decided on Friday. Meeting in Austin at their triennial convention, the House of Bishops and House of Deputies, the bicameral governing body of the church, approved the controversial […]
What’s in a name? In the US, Episcopalians move to change their words for God
RNS For some watching (and blogging and tweeting) the debate on the floor of the Episcopal Church’s triennial General Convention this week, it sounded as if someone were trying to give God a sex change. Bishops, priests and lay delegates, who have been meeting in Austin since 5th July, are discussing legislation that would make changes to […]