Texas bishop announces plan to navigate proposed blessings rite
Texas bishop announces plan to navigate proposed blessings rite
By Carol E. Barnwell
Diocese of Texas
April 25, 2012
Diocese of Texas Bishop C. Andrew Doyle announced April 24 at a special meeting of diocesan clergy his response to the possible approval at this summer's General Convention of an authorized rite for the blessing of same-gender relationships. Doyle outlined his plan to help unify the Diocese of Texas, addressing both liberal and traditional congregations' positions at the gathering at Camp Allen.
Doyle began working with former Secretary of State James Baker in 2010 to develop the outline of his plan. He has since received support for his leadership from people in the diocese who represent the broad diversity of opinion on the blessing of same-gender covenants.
"My plan does not ask for further debate or require approval," Doyle told the clergy gathered at Camp Allen. "I have not asked people to change their positions or even to like the plan that I am setting before us. It is my deepest desire to offer a generous breadth of pastoral care for our members throughout the diocese."
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By Carol E. Barnwell
Diocese of Texas
April 25, 2012
Diocese of Texas Bishop C. Andrew Doyle announced April 24 at a special meeting of diocesan clergy his response to the possible approval at this summer's General Convention of an authorized rite for the blessing of same-gender relationships. Doyle outlined his plan to help unify the Diocese of Texas, addressing both liberal and traditional congregations' positions at the gathering at Camp Allen.Doyle began working with former Secretary of State James Baker in 2010 to develop the outline of his plan. He has since received support for his leadership from people in the diocese who represent the broad diversity of opinion on the blessing of same-gender covenants.
"My plan does not ask for further debate or require approval," Doyle told the clergy gathered at Camp Allen. "I have not asked people to change their positions or even to like the plan that I am setting before us. It is my deepest desire to offer a generous breadth of pastoral care for our members throughout the diocese."
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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