Saturday, October 09, 2010

MILWAUKEE: Church must push for inclusiveness, Episcopal Presiding Bishop says

MILWAUKEE: Church must push for inclusiveness, Episcopal Presiding Bishop says

By Annysa Johnson of the Journal Sentinel
http://www.jsonline.com/features/religion/104581899.html
Oct. 8, 2010

The Episcopal Church must open its doors to become more inclusive and find ways to make itself relevant beyond Sunday mornings, its presiding bishop said Friday as she prepared to take part in the Diocese of Milwaukee's annual convention.

Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, chief pastor of the world's 2.4 million Episcopalians, downplayed the schism that has rocked the church over its liberal views on homosexuality and gay clergy, and emphasized the importance of mission and ministry both at home and abroad.

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