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Episcopal bishop observes new LGBT openness in the church

logointern1 — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:00:22 +0000

Utah’s presiding bishop Rev. Scott Hayashi said that the number of Episcopalians leaving the church because of its open policy on same-sex unions and gay clergy is decreasing, according to The(...)

First gay Episcopal bishop to retire in 2013

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:00:15 +0000

The first openly gay Episcopal bishop said Saturday that he will retire in 2013, due in part to the “constant strain” on him and his family from the worldwide backlash against his election seven(...)

Monday Watercooler: Congress might leave DADT alone in lame duck session

James Withers — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:32:11 +0000

Gates says repeal DADT. Congress yawns. Looks like the Democrats will leave “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” alone in this lame duck session. Sens. Carl Levin of Michigan and John McCain of Arizona,(...)

Tuesday Watercooler: Spirit Day to remember lost teens

CStottlemyer — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00:37 +0000

Spirit Day to remember lost teens

In reaction to the string of recent teenage suicides, many have designated tomorrow Spirit Day. The day’s Facebook page (just one of many pages) instructs(...)

Anglicans suspend US Episcopalians after gay election

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:30:59 +0000

(London) The Anglican Communion has suspended U.S. Episcopalians from serving on ecumenical bodies because of the election of a lesbian as a bishop in California.

The U.S. church opened a rift(...)

Episcopal church approves 2nd gay bishop

Jennifer Vanasco — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:55:50 +0000

(Los Angeles) The Episcopal Church has approved the election of a lesbian assistant bishop in the Diocese of Los Angeles, making her the second openly gay bishop in the Anglican global(...)

RachelWatch: Obama condemns the kill-the-gays bill

Ali Davis — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:55:29 +0000

Goodness gracious, another amazing Thursday show. Rachel and the TRMS staff served up a heady blend of trenchant points and general merriment. Not to mention tempting the forces of pastoral(...)

Calif church gives up property after diocese split

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:05:18 +0000

(Los Angeles) A conservative Los Angeles-area church that broke away from the Episcopal Church over theological differences and the consecration of a gay bishop is giving up its property.

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Supreme Court stays out of Episcopal dispute

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:14:06 +0000

(Washington) The Supreme Court won’t get involved in a dispute between breakaway Episcopalians and their former national church over who owns a California church and its property.

The high court(...)

Breakaway Episcopalians look to US high court

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:35:31 +0000

(Newport Beach, Calif.) Marcia Kear’s three daughters were married at St. James Anglican Church. Her mother’s funeral was there. She said she found the Holy Spirit there.

But she may have to(...)