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May 31 2005 By virtueonline TULSA, OK: Church cuts Episcopal affiliation

"We feel that the Episcopal Church is moving away from the orthodox teachings of the Anglican communion," Juett said.

The approval of the Rev. V. Gene Robinson, a non-celibate gay man, as bishop of New Hampshire nearly two years ago was "probably the final straw," he said.

Junior Warden Ralph Faulkner said the Episcopal Church "seems to be going to more of a neo-Christian stance, dictated by culture."

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May 31 2005 By virtueonline MIDLAND, TX: Church worships together for last time

Nearly 90 percent of the congregation is leaving St. Nicholas' to begin Christ Church Midland (Anglican Communion) after Bishop Wallis Ohl of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas told those who were dissatisfied with the direction of the national Episcopal Church to leave the St. Nicholas church building by June 1. Controversy has been over Biblical teachings and the denomination's election of a gay bishop and stance on same-sex marriage blessings.

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May 31 2005 By virtueonline LONDON: Carey urges more 'coal face' bishops

"If bishops have not had a decent record as ordinary parish priests, how may they truly be leaders in mission?'' he asked. ''How may they manage missionary growth? Do they understand the pressures placed on clergy today and have they spent substantial time at the coal face of ministry and mission?"

Preaching in an east London church, the former archbishop, who initiated the much criticised "decade of evangelism" in the 1990s, exempted his successor at Canterbury from criticism.

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May 31 2005 By virtueonline LONDON: UK Jews blast church report on divestiture from Israel

"The document is full of innuendo and supercessionist language and aims to separate Jew from Jew in Israel, which is a very common phenomenon in Jewish history," Lancaster told The Times.

UK Chief Rabbi, Dr. Jonathan Sacks, intends to make the "strongest representations" to Anglican bishops about the report.

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May 30 2005 By virtueonline A Template from the Presiding Bishop's Office

I feel truly humbled to be part of such a fellowship; and I could not help thinking (and sharing with Phoebe) that the way forward for us at the present time [insert reference to whatever crisis is currently dividing the Episcopal Church] is not to seek a common mind on the issues which divide us, but rather to go forward being Church.

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May 30 2005 By virtueonline NEVADA: Episcopal bishop talks about change in diocese

Congregations in the diocese did not gather and had no structure, she said. Jefferts Schori divided the diocese into four areas, which now meet several times a year.

Urban challenges

There is much more to do. Most importantly is to respond to the urban growth in Las Vegas and the Reno/Sparks area, she said.

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May 29 2005 By virtueonline LONDON: Church to let gay clergy 'marry' but they must stay celibate

The decision is likely to reopen the row over homosexuality that has split the worldwide Anglican communion. It may also overshadow an international meeting of senior bishops next month designed to heal rifts between liberals and conservatives over the issue.

The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement estimates that within five years 1,500 homosexual Anglican clergy will have registered under the new law, which comes into force on December 5.

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May 29 2005 By virtueonline LONDON: Church urged to reconsider investments with Israel

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has been consulted about the plan.

Canon Brian Grieves, the US church's representative on the Anglican Peace and Justice Network, which drew up the report, said that the aim was to "engage" with companies doing business in Israel.

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May 29 2005 By virtueonline A Statement by the Connecticut Six

By word and action he has challenged essentials of faith including the nature of revelation, the person and work of Jesus, the authority of Scripture, and human sexuality. In June 2003, he ordained two non-celibate homosexuals to the diaconate.

At General Convention 2003, he voted to confirm the election of V. Gene Robinson as bishop of New Hampshire; voted for approval of the blessing of same-sex unions; and voted against a resolution upholding the authority of Scripture.

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May 29 2005 By virtueonline NEW JERSEY: Church doors closing

"I haven't accepted it." said Mildred Dowd, 83, a member for 50 years. "And I won't until the last day comes and I realize we will not be coming back."

St. Mary's decline from its 1960s peak of 200 families to the current congregation of 18 isn't unusual. A similar saga is unfolding in many mainline Protestant churches in North Jersey and nationwide, prompting painful soul-searching among church leaders.

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