presentation for province 6 synod

Shaping a Circle Ever Wider

LGBT Issues At General Convention 2009

Let us pray…

• Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart and especially the hearts of those gathered in this room, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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• John Clinton Bradley• Acting Executive Director,

IntegrityUSA

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• 800-462-9498• johnclint@integrityusa.org• www.integrityusa.org

Please tell me…

• Your name• Your diocese• Whether you will be

at General Convention and in what capacity

A Review Of Recent History

• General Convention 2003 o Consented to the

consecration of Gene Robinson as the Bishop of New Hampshire

o Passed a resolution recognizing “local option” on same-gender blessings

A Review Of Recent History

• Negative reaction from some provinces of the Anglican Communion

• Appointment of a special commission

• Release of the Windsor Report calling for moratoria

A Review Of Recent History

• General Convention 2006o Defeated a

moratorium on same-gender blessings

o Passed resolution B033

Integrity’s Goals For Anaheim

• Pass a resolution that will move the Episcopal Church beyond B033

• Pass a resolution that will move the Episcopal Church forward on marriage equality

Theological Argument

• Denying Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony to the LGBT faithful denigrates the sacrament of Holy Baptism

Known Resolutions

• 10 against B033• 3 resolutions for

civil marriage equality

• 7 resolutions for ecclesiastical marriage

http://www.integrityusa.org/resolutions/

Which B033 Resolution Does Integrity Prefer?

• Partial to o C007 | Diocese of

Rochestero C015 | Diocese of El

Camino Real• Prepared to support

any resolution that will move the church beyond B033

Why Move Beyond B033?

• Violates the canons• Has been ineffective

at stopping schism• Is preventing

qualified LGBT candidates from being elected to the episcopacy

Which Marriage Equality Resolution Does Integrity Prefer?

• This is a complex issue• Civil marriage equality

is a “no brainer”• Canons and prayer book

need to be updated• Meanwhile,

supplemental liturgical materials are needed

Why Move Forward On Marriage Equality?

• Canons and liturgies do not reflect civil realities

• A uniform national rite is needed

The Marriage Equality Wave

• Yellow = civil unions or domestic partnerships

• Green = civil marriage

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Bishops & Deputies Briefing & Reception

• Monday, July 6th, 6 pm• Courtyard By Marriott

2045 South Harbor BlvdAnaheim CA 92802

Daily Debriefing With Bishops & Deputies

• 6 pm every day• July 8-16• Hilton

777 Convention Way Anaheim CA 92802

Our Legislative Leaders

Michael HopkinsHoB Liaison

Jan AdamsLegislative TeamCo-Captain

Thomas BrownHoD Floor Leader

Jon RichardsonLegislative TeamCo-Captain

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Integrity Eucharist

• Friday, July 10, 6:30pm

• Anaheim Hilton, Pacific Ballroom

• Presider: Bishop Gene Robinson Preacher: Bishop Barbara Harris

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Discussion

Let us pray…

• Gracious God, who has made us one family by Holy Baptism, give compassion, wisdom, and courage to our bishops and General Convention deputies who will soon gather in Anaheim; that all your children may be hallowed by equal access to all the sacraments; through Jesus Christ our Teacher and the Holy Spirit who leads us into all truth. Amen.

© 2009 by IntegrityUSA

Made possible by a grant from the Arcus Gay & Lesbian Fund