[rhema]

The sellouts (ELCA, PCUSA, UCC, Episcopal) were celebrating. In orthodox circles, still too much silence, as there's been all along.

The Sin of Silence in American Churches

[yetidog]

Thanks for linking the article. I too belong an Episcopal parish that has held together despite the polarization of its membership for many of the same reasons both pastors in the article described. Our rector did discuss the marriage decision and gave full recognition to its impact but reminded all that despite differences, we needed one another and are in church for a common purposes, including both worship and prayer.