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We have one of the largest Episcopal churches in the US here in Plano, TX.
1 posted on 06/27/2006 6:53:50 AM PDT by devane617
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From the Christ Church Web site:
About Our Clergy
     The Episcopal priesthood is open to men and women, married or single,

Since they cite the ECUSA's "departure from biblical truth" as their reason to disassociate, one might wonder if the above will change.

2 posted on 06/27/2006 7:09:08 AM PDT by newgeezer
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This really sounds familiar:

"The Christ Church congregation can no longer abide with the decisions made by the denomination, Father Roseberry said Monday.

"We've come to a fork in the road," he said. "And as Yogi Berra said, when you come to a fork in the road, you take it."

My Church left the UCC for the same reason.
Will the last one to leave turn out the lights.


3 posted on 06/27/2006 7:09:23 AM PDT by golfisnr1 (look at a map)
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To: devane617

Yep, I live in Coppell and I had a feeling this was going to happen. I know to many of the large Episcopal churches around here are very Conservative or just believe the truth that Homosexuality is a sin. It is sad but it is wise of this congregation to seperate themself from their denomination.


4 posted on 06/27/2006 7:13:49 AM PDT by Halls (One Proud Texas Momma!!)
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"We have one of the largest Episcopal churches in the US here in Plano, TX."
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It is encouraging to see churches leave when a denomination no longer puts truth first. In another generation the Episcopal churches will be like the Roman Catholic churches in Europe, museums.


5 posted on 06/27/2006 7:14:19 AM PDT by wmfights (Lead, Follow, or Get Out Of The WAY!)
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Well they can't say they didn't see this coming.


6 posted on 06/28/2006 2:19:31 AM PDT by rfreedom4u (Native Texan)
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To: devane617

Will the hierarchy take the building, or does it belong to the congregation? I know denominations differ on that.


7 posted on 06/28/2006 2:22:22 AM PDT by madison10
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They must have done their homework to ensure they keep the assets.


9 posted on 06/28/2006 12:44:50 PM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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