As has
been reported, this 77th meeting of the General Convention has
passed a resolution authorizing a provisional
rite for the blessing of same sex unions. With the passage of this
resolution- entitled, “The Witnessing and Blessing of a Lifelong Covenant”-
individual bishops will be authorized to permit this rite in their respective
dioceses.
To be
clear, this rite is not understood to
be marriage, but rather a generous pastoral response to those living in a
lifelong monogamous relationship.
I
support this resolution. Having said that, permission for clergy to use this
provisional rite in the Diocese of Northwest Texas will not be granted until we
have completed a lengthy period of prayerful discernment.
Undoubtedly,
the action of this General Convention pleases some and disappoints others. It
is my prayer that as we discuss this among ourselves, we respect and honor one
another with an interior posture of humility and faith.
With
affection and gratitude, I remain your servant in Christ,
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