It was described as "an historic gathering" and that it was.
Not only because the issues we had gathered to consult about -- collecting and developing resources for the blessing of same-gender relationships -- is breaking historic ground for the Episcopal Church but because the process that was created brought together deputies from 98 dioceses for consultation and theological reflection ... an unprecedented opportunity HoD President Bonnie Anderson noted in her opening remarks.
I'm going to write more on both the content and process ... but for the moment here are some snapshots for a look at what were truly an amazing two days of work and worship.
I am looking forward to your report as this is a topic of great interest to those of us in places where the state has said not just "No" but "HELL NO!" to same-sex marriage.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny (to me) to read reports from both "sides".
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy to be pointed to commentary from ANY "side of the fence" ... I've not seen much out on the blogs as of yet from those who were actually at the consultation. THANKS!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen much on the blogoshere; only correspondence and verbal reports with those were there.
ReplyDeleteIn short, one "side" left very pleased; the other... not so much. For me, it shows how both sides are so far apart from the other that it's getting to the point where they don't even see each other anymore let alone hear each other.
I'm not saying it's a good thing or bad thing; just an observation from the sidelines.
That's helpful.
ReplyDeleteLOL ~ maybe politics is my true calling? =)
ReplyDeleteIs there any listing anywhere of the 98 dioceses that participated and/or names of participants by diocese?
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