Category - Episcopal Church USA

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13 Jul 2012

Reaction mixed to Episcopal Church's approval of same-sex rites

Gay and lesbian US Episcopalians are celebrating their church's approval on 10 July of liturgical rites for the blessing of same-sex couples.
10 Nov 2010

Bishop Gene Robinson will retire in 2013

US Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, who is openly gay and partnered, has told his diocese that he has decided to retire early in 2013.
25 Oct 2010

Episcopal Church told to avoid 'suicide by governance'

US Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has challenged the Episcopal Church's Executive Council to look outwards and avoid "suicide by governance."
26 Sep 2007

UK gay Christians disappointed at American Church decision

The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM) in the UK has expressed "disappointment" at the compromise on the Anglican gay row agreed by the House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church in the United States - saying it will not halt division or stop the ministry of LGBT people.