UTAH: Top Episcopal bishop sees less conflict over gay issues
UTAH: Top Episcopal bishop sees less conflict over gay issues
By Kristen Moulton
The Salt Lake Tribune
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/faith/50642600-142/church-episcopal-anglican-bishop.html.csp
November 12, 2010
The number of Episcopalians leaving the church over same-sex unions and gay clergy has dropped, according to the faith's presiding bishop.
"There were very, very few in the past year," the Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori said during a visit to Salt Lake City last weekend for the consecration of Utah's 11th Episcopal bishop, the Rev. Scott Hayashi.
In an interview, she expressed confidence that the Episcopal Church will grow by attracting those drawn by its "transcendent worship," sense of social justice and diversity.
Research indicates that women in transition and Latinas are two groups especially attracted to the Episcopal Church, Schori said. "They find us appealing because we invite people to ask questions. We don't just provide answers."
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
By Kristen Moulton
The Salt Lake Tribune
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/faith/50642600-142/church-episcopal-anglican-bishop.html.csp
November 12, 2010
"There were very, very few in the past year," the Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori said during a visit to Salt Lake City last weekend for the consecration of Utah's 11th Episcopal bishop, the Rev. Scott Hayashi.
In an interview, she expressed confidence that the Episcopal Church will grow by attracting those drawn by its "transcendent worship," sense of social justice and diversity.
Research indicates that women in transition and Latinas are two groups especially attracted to the Episcopal Church, Schori said. "They find us appealing because we invite people to ask questions. We don't just provide answers."
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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