Live Blog: PLM Committee Passes Resolution Authorizing Creation Of Liturgies For SSB & Marriage

Posted by Kendall Harmon

This is a paraphrase, she was speaking very fast:

1.SCLM in consultation with HOB theological committee…collect and create liturgies for presentation at the next general convention

2. That the SCLM devise an open process for its work in this matter seeking input from all interested diocese and individual throughout the Anglican communion…

3. Further…that resolved, that…all bishops noting particularly those within diocese within civil jurisdiction where civil unions and marriages are legal may provide pastoral response”

4. Honoring the theological diversity no bishop or clergy shall be required or compelled to participate in any liturgy or pastoral response

5...missed it

Question called

Bishops: All vote yes….

Henry: I would like to make a minority report on the third resolve…if I can do that I will vote yes.

6 yes to 0 no

House of Deputies

1 no vote and 26 yes

Read it all.

Filed under: * Anglican - Episcopal • Episcopal Church (TEC) • General Convention • Sexuality Debate (in Anglican Communion) • Same-sex blessings • * Christian Life / Church Life • Liturgy, Music, Worship

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Live Blog: PLM Committee Passes Resolution Authorizing Creation Of Liturgies For SSB & Marriage

Posted by Kendall Harmon

This is a paraphrase, she was speaking very fast:

1.SCLM in consultation with HOB theological committee…collect and create liturgies for presentation at the next general convention

2. That the SCLM devise an open process for its work in this matter seeking input from all interested diocese and individual throughout the Anglican communion…

3. Further…that resolved, that…all bishops noting particularly those within diocese within civil jurisdiction where civil unions and marriages are legal may provide pastoral response”

4. Honoring the theological diversity no bishop or clergy shall be required or compelled to participate in any liturgy or pastoral response

5...missed it

Question called

Bishops: All vote yes….

Henry: I would like to make a minority report on the third resolve…if I can do that I will vote yes.

6 yes to 0 no

House of Deputies

1 no vote and 26 yes

Read it all.

Filed under: * Anglican - Episcopal • Episcopal Church (TEC) • General Convention • Sexuality Debate (in Anglican Communion) • Same-sex blessings • * Christian Life / Church Life • Liturgy, Music, Worship

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Posted July 13, 2009 at 12:44 pm [Printer Friendly] [Print w/ comments]



1. A Floridian wrote:

Does this resolution go from committee to HoB and HoD?  Does it have to pass both or just one?

July 13, 1:45 pm | [comment link]
2. Karen B. wrote:

Full text here:
http://www.standfirminfaith.com/?/sf/page/24151

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, that the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, in consultation with the House of Bishops Theology Committee, collect and develop theological resources and liturgies of blessing for same-gender holy unions, to be presented to the 77th General Convention for formal consideration, and be it further

Resolved, that the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, in consultation with the House of Bishops Theology Committee, devise an open process for the conduct of its work in this matter, inviting participation from dioceses, congregations, and individuals who are or have already engaged in the study or design of such rites throughout the Anglican Communion, and be it further

Resolved, that all bishops, noting particularly those in dioceses within civil jurisdictions where same-gender marriage, civil unions, or domestic partnerships are legal, may provide generous pastoral response to meet the needs of members of this Church; and be it further

Resolved, that honoring the theological diversity of this Church, no bishop or other member of the clergy shall be compelled to authorize or officiate at such liturgies, and be it further

Resolved, that the Anglican Consultative Council be invited to conversation regarding this resolution and the work that proceeds from it, together with other churches in the Anglican Communion engaged in similar processes.

Also +Parsley has a short minority report which is quoted there too:


Minority report from Bishop Henry N. Parsley:

I offer the minority opinion that in the 3rd resolve the substitute should read, “Resolved , that in dioceses within civil jurisdictions where same gender marriage or civil unions are legal, the bishop may provide a generous pastoral response to meet the needs of the members of this church.”

Explanation:

This language focuses on the six states where same gender marriage or civil unions are legal which I believe to be our correct focus at this time.

+ Henry Parsley, 7/13/09

July 13, 2:04 pm | [comment link]
3. Karen B. wrote:

Check out that 5th resolved clause:

Resolved, that the Anglican Consultative Council be invited to conversation regarding this resolution and the work that proceeds from it, together with other churches in the Anglican Communion engaged in similar processes.


THEY ONLY WANT TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WHO AGREE WITH THEM.  NOT THE ABC, NOT THE PRIMATES, NOT CHURCHES WHO FORBID SSBs.  SO MUCH FOR LISTENING

July 13, 2:09 pm | [comment link]
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