James A. Kelsey Bishop of Northern Michigan
131 E Ridge
Marquette, MI, 49855
James A. Kelsey
Bishop of Northern Michigan
131 E Ridge
Marquette, MI, 49855
Voice: 1906-228-7160 w 1906-228-5176 h
Fax: 1906-228-7171
jimkelsey@upepiscopal.org
http://www.dionomi.org
Email address for the diocese: diocese@dionomi.org
Province: 5
#TBA. Elected on 1st ballot on 2/6/99. To be consecrated in 1999
Had served as Dioc Mnstry Dvlpmt Coordntr in Upper Michigan, 92-99.
Born: 8/27/1952, Baltimore, MD
Ordained deacon: 6/77, Priest: 1/78
Marriage: 22 May 76 Mary Margaret Cruse c3.
Assignment when elected: Diocesan Ministry Coordinator, Marquette, MI Size of Parish. Rank of size: .
Current interim body membership:
Legislative committee at the 97 General Convention:
Law on homosexuality in MI: 1
Law:
'+' = No sodomy law
1 = Sodomy is a felony for lbs & straights
2 = Sodomy is a misdemeanor for lbgs & straights
3 = Sodomy is a felony, but only for lbgs
4 = Sodomy is a misdemeanor, but only for lbgs
While a deputy in 1994, signed the Statement of Koinonia
| How voted | Yr | The Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 1=Yes 0=Noblank=not known ne=Not eligible |
99 e.g. | Actions in green are votes that if 'yes' are
favorable to lesbigays Actions in red are votes that if 'yes' are unfavorable to lesbigays Actions in black are votes that are neutral to lesbigays |
| 1 | 00 | Voted for Blessing of Same-Gender Unions to be added to Book of Occasional Services (8th resolve to D039) |
| 1 | 00 | Recognizing and affirming fidelity in relationships outside (D039) |
| 1 | 01 | Signed a statement supporting Bishop Jane Dixon regarding her actions in Accokeek |
| 1 | 03 | Consented to the consecration of Gene Robinson as Bishop of New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 03 | Voted to Endorse Certain Historic Anglican Doctrines and Policies -- Bishop Ackerman's resolution at GC 2003 |
| 1 | 03 | Attended the consecration of Gene Robinson as Bishop of NH, Nov. 2 |
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