15 July 2009
Trusting the Spirit and the process
Posted by lljunggren under: Uncategorized .
Among many deputies there is concern about the status of Resolution C056 assigned to Committee 13, Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music and how in the House of Bishops. The resolution is carefully and sensitively crafted resolution. It asks The Episcopal Church to collect and prepare liturgies addressing the pastoral needs of our LGBT members. I say sensitive because the resolution invites our sister churches in the Anglican Communion where the listening process is happening to enter into conversation with us about possible liturgies to bless what we ‘back home’ call covenant relationships. It also includes a clause reminding the church that no one is required to participate in any liturgies which have been or might be developed. The resolution also addresses the ever-changing legal realities of civil matters regarding marriage, civil unions, etc. which surround dioceses in six states. Many of us are dismayed that the resolution disappeared into an informal and then formal subcommittee of the House of Bishops. The resolution is supposedly coming back to the floor of the HOB this afternoon. At this point we are doing what we try to do everyday — we are trusting the Spirit and the process. Another day when prayers are needed. Peace to all, Lorraine
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