Written: 05/08/2011
Here is a long press release that involves a lot of boring legal speak dealing with resolutions and conventions and whatnot (I’m such a nerd that I follow the General Conventions, but that’s another story for another day).
The point is, diocese have been directed that they may begin recognizing same sex unions (marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships, whatever the kids-lawmakers- are calling them these days). At the 2012 convention, I believe there will be a presentation and a vote on the official wording for services which will then be added to cannons and made available for use across the country.
On a side note, heaven help us if there is a new printing of the Book of Common Prayer. The old ladies will once again take to Amazon to complain that the older version is better. No seriously, check it out sometime, it’s hysterical.
But anyway, diocese like San Joquin are moving forward, which is awesome, and I think I read that the rector of my church is somehow involved with writing the new sacraments, but I could be wrong about that.
Anyway, Integrity USA is a group within the Episcopal Church working towards equality, I’ve been working with them to help them out as they redesign their website. It’s been a fun process and I like the people I work with, hopefully we can continue the momentum.
Note: The redesign never happened, I’m actually not sure what happened. Now that I have some more time, I should check in with them and see if I can help in some way.
All my best,
The King of Spades
