Independent: Partnered Lesbian bishop sparks new church row

Posted by Kendall Harmon

The Episcopal Church in the US has elected its first openly lesbian woman to serve as a bishop in the diocese of Los Angeles, instantly sparking fresh tumult in the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, warned that the Church would now face "very serious questions" over the decision, which will see Canon Mary Glasspool, 55, elevated to serve as an assistant bishop. Canon Glasspool, who has openly been in a relationship with her female partner, Becki Sander, for 21 years, was chosen at the Church's annual convention in Los Angeles.

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Filed under: * Anglican - EpiscopalArchbishop of Canterbury Episcopal Church (TEC)TEC BishopsTEC ConflictsTEC Conflicts: Los AngelesSexuality Debate (in Anglican Communion)Same-sex blessings

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Posted December 7, 2009 at 8:00 am [Printer Friendly] [Print w/ comments]



1. Choir Stall wrote:

“very serious questions”?, Rowan?
Yet ANOTHER Double Secret Probation for TEC?
Please.

December 7, 8:46 am | [comment link]
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