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Marriage is on our mind this week. There’s the upcoming “Conversation on Marriage” at Skyline Church this Sunday, and a new 9am Forum Series asking “What makes long lasting relationships?” aimed at those in same-sex pr heterosexual relationship. This series is led by Dr. Marjorie Coburn, a clinical psychologist. The first forum on Sunday August 5th … READ MORE…
Pastor Jim Garlow at Skyline Church was a major supporter of Prop8. His church is sponsoring a “conversation on marriage” with prominent anti-equality voices Jennifer Roback Morse (NOM, The Ruth Institute) and Robert Gagnon. Representing equality are John Corvino and none other than our friend Bishop Gene Robinson, who have agreed to join the conversation, … READ MORE…
St Paul’s and friends fielded over 120 people at the San Diego Pride Parade. Our guest for Pride and Sunday services was suffragen Bishop Mary Glasspool of the Dio. LA . We had a great turnout and can honestly say “SPC rocks!” Thank you Bishop Glasspool for joining us for the parade, both services on … READ MORE…
Join clergy, parishioners, friends, family and allies as we march in the Cathedral contingent at the Annual Pride Parade! Help show the more than 150,000 onlookers that we mean it when we say, “Whomever you are, wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome here!” We regularly field one of the … READ MORE…
Most religions seems to get all upset with human sexuality but seems to readily accept violence. What Leonard Matlovich said was a stark and profound confrontation of our totally mixed up values. THERE IS SOMETHING PROFOUNDLY WRONG WITH A SOCIETY THAT REWARDS ME FOR KILLING A MAN AND REJECTS ME FOR LOVING ONE. Anita Wucinic-Turner … READ MORE…
At the June Chapter meeting, I was elected the People’s Warden – a daunting task, having to fill Mark Lester’s shoes. I trust you know that Mark has been appointed the Dean’s Warden. Dr. Russ Okihara has business obligations that prevent him from continuing as the Dean’s Warden during the transition. And you may think … READ MORE…
Seminarian Colin Mathewson volunteered as a page at General Convention. Here’s his view of the happenings particularly around Resolution A049, same sex blessings.
Another video from Fr Matthew tells us about celebrating The Peace.
Andrew Green groveling before Deputation Chair Allisyn Thomas who has sole control of a special voting machine. General Convention is now underway in Indianapolis, where The Episcopal Church is meeting as it does triennially. The resolutions to be discussed in this legislative process range from budget and health care, to mission goals and organization, to … READ MORE…
Bishop Mathes presented the Forum on Sunday and explained how the search for a new Dean will occur. Here are answers to recurring questions as we embark upon this journey. Has the search begun? The process has begun, although the search per se is not yet underway. It will take 12-18 months before we have … READ MORE…