Two Orthodox Dioceses will Test the Episcopal Church's Inclusivity & Diversity
Two Orthodox Dioceses will Test the Episcopal Church's Inclusivity & Diversity in Electing New bishops
News Analysis
By David W. Virtue
www.virtueonline.org
October 12, 2011
Two orthodox dioceses - Central Florida and Western Louisiana - will soon test the limits of inclusivity in the House of Bishops and Standing Committees when they elect bishops who may not endorse Resolution C056 on Liturgies for same-sex blessings. The House of Bishops passed the resolution overwhelmingly at the last General Convention. The resolution also contains a provision for pastoral generosity in states with legal status for same-gender couples.
The nominating process for the 4th Bishop of Central Florida is well under way with six of the seven nominees reflecting an evangelical identity.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
News Analysis
By David W. Virtue
www.virtueonline.org
October 12, 2011
Two orthodox dioceses - Central Florida and Western Louisiana - will soon test the limits of inclusivity in the House of Bishops and Standing Committees when they elect bishops who may not endorse Resolution C056 on Liturgies for same-sex blessings. The House of Bishops passed the resolution overwhelmingly at the last General Convention. The resolution also contains a provision for pastoral generosity in states with legal status for same-gender couples.
The nominating process for the 4th Bishop of Central Florida is well under way with six of the seven nominees reflecting an evangelical identity.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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