ALBANY: 3 sites in region study move as church deals with different views
ALBANY: 3 sites in region study move as church deals with different views
By Kenneth C. Crowe II
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Episcopal-parishes-seek-leeway-3261580.php#ixzz1m5lPusVk
February 10, 2012
At least three parishes are exploring a move that would release them from pastoral oversight by the conservative Episcopal Diocese of Albany.
They are contemplating what the church calls "Delegated Episcopal Pastoral Oversight," known by its acronym of DEPO, which was formalized in 2004 as a response to conservative parishes' reactions to the ordination of gay clergy and other issues related to sexuality.
"Initially DEPO was designed to deal with theologically conservative parishes that are located in more theologically minded liberal dioceses," Bishop William H. Love said Friday.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
By Kenneth C. Crowe II
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Episcopal-parishes-seek-leeway-3261580.php#ixzz1m5lPusVk
February 10, 2012
At least three parishes are exploring a move that would release them from pastoral oversight by the conservative Episcopal Diocese of Albany.They are contemplating what the church calls "Delegated Episcopal Pastoral Oversight," known by its acronym of DEPO, which was formalized in 2004 as a response to conservative parishes' reactions to the ordination of gay clergy and other issues related to sexuality.
"Initially DEPO was designed to deal with theologically conservative parishes that are located in more theologically minded liberal dioceses," Bishop William H. Love said Friday.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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