Posted on 10/19/2005 6:23:38 PM PDT by sionnsar
Source: Diocese of Connecticut
The Diocese of Connecticut meets in a business session once a year. The 221st Convention will be October 21-22, 2005 in Hartford.
Some of the proposed resolutions, posted on the diocesan website linked above, are below:
RESOLUTION #5 – On Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights and Equality
Submitted by: The Rev. Michelle Hansen, STM
RESOLVED: That this 221 st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut supports the rights, liberty and equality of all individuals based on gender identity or expression as well as sexual orientation, so that all members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community will be protected from discrimination in our parishes and have access to all sacraments and privileges afforded to members of the Diocese;
And, be it further RESOLVED: That the Secretary of this Convention convey this resolution to the 75th General Convention of this Episcopal Church to be considered at that General Convention.
RESOLUTION #6 – Presiding at Civil Unions
Submitted by: the Rev. Dr. James Bradley, the Rev. Malinda Johnson and Ms. Donna Dietch (St. John’s, Waterbury), Mr. Lyn Meyer (St. James’, Danbury), the Rev. Dr. Barbara Cheney (St. Paul and St. James, New Haven), the Rev. Jack Parker, the Rev. John Carter (St. John’s, Salisbury), the Rev. David Gurniak (St. Mark’s, Bridgewater), the Rev. Robert Hall, the Rev. Michael Spencer, the Rev. Clinton Jones.
RESOLVED: That the 221 st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut urges the Diocesan Bishop to authorize priests in the Diocese of Connecticut to preside at civil unions;
And, be it further RESOLVED: That, just as with marriage, no priest is required to preside at civil unions.
RESOLUTION #8 -- Affirmation of the Via Media
Submitted by: The Rev. Jennings Matheson and the Vestry of St. Michael’s Parish, Litchfield
RESOLVED:That this 221 st Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut affirm and communicate its strong support for the core values of the Episcopal Church, as expressed through:
A community and culture which provides a loving and safe place for people of good will from a wide spectrum of political, social and theological beliefs to express their views, tell their stories, be respected and heard;
A Christian community for which worship is central, and Holy Communion the act which connects us and unifies us into the Body of Christ in our community, our region, the nation, and the world;
A dynamic Christian community that carries on the missionary work of the church in our communities, the region, the nation, and the world
And be it furtherRESOLVED: That this 221st Convention expresses its love for the Church as the body of Christ and passion for its ministry and mission.
And be it further RESOLVED: Tha t this Convention calls all Episcopalians within the Diocese to engage in a period of intentional study and corporate consideration of the differing points of view which threaten to divide us, specifically issues regarding scriptural and ecclesial authority, that we may prayerfully and in good order discern God’s will for our common life.
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The rest of the proposed resolutions are found below:
Continue reading "Some Resolution Proposals for the Diocese of CT's Annual Convention (Oct. 21-22)"
Traditional Anglican ping, continued in memory of its founder Arlin Adams. Traditional Anglican ping, continued in memory of its founder Arlin Adams. This church bears absolutely no resemblance to the Church of Jesus Christ! Truth in advertising would have them put "ICHABOD" over their doors. GOd's grace left years ago, his presence also - so did I.
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