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May 03 2004
BETHLEHEM: Letters of Diocesan Standing Committee and Bishop with Reply
Dear brothers and sisters,
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May 03 2004
ECUSA: Episcopalians show support for reproductive freedom at march
The "March for Women's Lives" was co-sponsored by the Religious
Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC), an alliance of national
organizations from major faith groups, local affiliates, the national
Clergy for Choice Network, Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom, and
the Black Church Initiative. According to its mission statement, RCRC
supports the constitutional right to abortion and solutions to problems
May 03 2004
SOUTH CAROLINA: Episcopal Diocese Joins Network
In his convention address, the Rt. Rev. Edward Salmon, Jr., Bishop of
South Carolina, said the crisis the Episcopal Church has experienced
since last summer is the result of improperly seeking to settle a
profound theological issue through a popular vote and described the
purpose of the network as a means to uphold orthodoxy and provide mutual
support during a trying time.
May 01 2004
CANADA: Bishops delay oversight decision
One of the authors of the report expressed disappointment with the decision.
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May 01 2004
NASSAU: Meeting of orthodox leaders reaffirms struggle for future of Communion
No papers were published, statements released or strategies produced. Therefore, you will be as surprised as we were that the purpose of the Ekklesia Mission Conference in Nassau March 30- April 2, was to minister to those who are bearing the weight of reform and renewal in the US, both on the Missions front and on the Political front. The Most Rev.
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May 01 2004
Letter from Archbishop Robin Eames - April 29, 2004
Following preparatory work and the first full meeting of the Commission in Windsor we are at present engaged in extensive study of certain key areas which we have identified and already agreed must be addressed in our Report.
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May 01 2004
ATLANTA: AAC Board Celebrates Anglican Realignment in North America
The Board also heard reports from various committees and staff members and discussed plans to encourage and minister to beleaguered individuals and parishes. The Rt. Rev. Frank Lyons, Bishop of Bolivia, was present as a special guest, offering an international perspective on the current situation.
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April 30 2004
CANADA: Senate passes gay hate-crimes bill
The openly gay New Democrat was in self-imposed exile from the political limelight as his private member's bill jumped the last major hurdle to becoming law. Not that Robinson, disgraced after admitting he stole an expensive ring on April 9, was far away.
He was seen exchanging hugs and high-fives with jubilant supporters on a street within sight of Parliament Hill.
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April 30 2004
SAN FRANCISCO: Gay Episcopal Bishop Marries. Otis Charles ties knot
Charles, an Episcopal bishop, married Felipe Sanchez Paris before several hundred people at St. Gregory's of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco over the weekend. The bishop says he was guided by his belief that all human beings are called upon to live as fully as they can.
That same precept guided him in 1993 when, at age 67, he announced he was gay.
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April 29 2004
The Future of the Episcopal Church III - Redirection, Redevelopment or Rebirth
Several points stand out. Among these I would list:
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