Subject: Same Sex Union Resolution Just a point of clarification:

The resolution on Same Sex Unions that is being passed in various diocesan conventions grew out of the Second National Consultation of Episcopalians on the Blessing of Same Sex Unions that was convened in July of this year at the College of Preachers in Washington by Charles Bennison, Gene Robinson and Jane Garrett. Ed Bacon attended as did about 55 others. The Consultation had six areas of emphasis and working groups that produced work related to each area. The resolution was the work of the group on political structures. Jane Garrett has been keeping tabs on the progress of the resolution. Ed may have been in the group that drafted the resolution. The report on the work of the Consultation is in draft form and includes a rite for Blessing, theological reflection on the rite and pastoral and educational suggestions for it use.

Randall

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Date: Fri, 15 Nov 96 11:40:29 EST
GENERAL CONVENTION 97 Note 1239 by STEPHEN LANE

Re: #1230 from PAM DARLING on Nov. 11, 1996

 >  > A resolution passed at the recent convention of the Diocese of
 >  > California would:  ..direct the Standing Liturgical Commission to
 >  > develop, after critical  study of pertinent rites already in use in
 >  > faith communities, a rite or rites for the blessing of committed
 >  > relationships between persons of the same sex, and to present such
 >  > forms to the 73rd General Convention for inclusion in The Book of
 >  > Occasional Services.
 >
 > RI and Mass. passed the same resolution last Saturday, 11/2

Diocese of Pennsylvania adopted it Saturday, 11/9.

The Diocese of Rochester adopted the same resolution at its Convention,
11/9/96.

Peace,
Steve

The Rev. Stephen T. Lane   Zion Episcopal Church   Palmyra, NY
  315-597-9236  (written on Tue, Nov 12, 1996, at  4:24 pm)


Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1996 20:37:31 -0500
Subject: WOMENS CAUCUS Note 1747 by PAM DARLING

Re: #1740 from JIM KELSEY on Nov. 12, 1996

 > Cynthia -
 >
 > I'm quite sure this is the resolution Jane Garrett has been circulating
 > asking diocesan conventions to consider.  As I understand it, it has
 > been passed so far by California, Rhode Island, Massachussetts, and
 > Pennsylvania.  Here is the text of Jane's original version.  I wouldn't
 > know if it was amended in any way in any of the dioceses which passed
 > it:
 >
 >                             Resolution
 >              Forms for Blessing Committed Relationships
 >
 > Resolved, the House of ______________ concurring, That this 72nd General
 > Convention direct the Standing Liturgical Commission to develop, after
 > critical study of pertinent rites already in use by faith communities, a
 > rite or rites for the blessing of committed relationships between
 > persons of the same sex, and to present such forms to the 73rd General
 > Convention for inclusion in The Book of Occasional Services.
 >
 > Explanation
 > For many years pastoral concerns have led faith communities to develop
 > forms for the celebration and blessing of committed same-sex
 > relationships.  And the 71st General Convention directed the Standing
 > Liturgical Commission and the Theology Committee of the House of Bishops
 > to prepare and present to the 72nd General Convention a report
 > addressing the theological foundations and pastoral considerations
 > involved in the development of rites honoring love and commitment
 > between persons of the same sex.  The critical study and development of
 > forms for The Book of Occasional Services is a logical next step that
 > will build upon the work already done, provide focus for further
 > consideration, and support the work of congregations and dioceses.

Yep, that's exactly what was passed in Pennsylvania on Saturday, though the
story only made it into the Philadelphia Inquirer Tuesday, and from there
to AP, I guess.

Pamela W. Darling, Philadelphia PA  ECUSA - Episcopal Church, USA via
ECUNET/QUEST at  1:00 pm Wed, Nov 13, 1996


Date: Fri, 15 Nov 96 11:40:08 EST
Subject: WOMENS CAUCUS Note 1755 by MARGE [Christie]

The text quoted from Jane Garrett originated with Ed Bacon -- All Saints
Pasadena -- and is the result of a round table discussion following the
verdict on Walter in Wilmington.  We are probably going to introduce it ine
Newark also; I'm taking it to Michael F. tomorrow with the signatures of
all the GC deputies.

=================
Sat. 16 Nov. 96

To all: To date, my count is 5 dioceses as follows:

Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, California, and Rochester. It
was brought up in Colorado, and failed by only 1 vote.  If anyone has any
different information please share it.

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