presentation for province 6 synod
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I created this issue-oriented slide show for Integrity USA and presented it to at four provincial synods. It’s worth noting that I designed the campaign logo on the first slide.TRANSCRIPT
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.
Hello, my name is…
• John Clinton Bradley• Acting Executive Director,
IntegrityUSA
• 620 Park Ave #311Rochester NY 14607
• 800-462-9498• [email protected]• 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
Provincial Synod Meetings
Ads In Episcopal Life
2 Videos
• With God’s Help • Becoming An Ubuntu
People• http://www.youtub
e.com/user/WalkingWithIntegrity
Graphic Novel
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
Monitoring Committees
Monitoring Both Houses
Print Communications
Digital Communications
• Text messaging• Email messaging• Website
www.integrityusa.org/gc2009
• Blog http://walkingwithintegrity.blogspot.com/
• Twitter feed• Facebook page
Integrity Eucharist
• Friday, July 10, 6:30pm
• Anaheim Hilton, Pacific Ballroom
• Presider: Bishop Gene Robinson Preacher: Bishop Barbara Harris
Booth
Allies
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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