Thursday, October 30, 2008

CT Episcopalians ask OK for gay marriage

http://www.bristolpress.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20179684&BRD=1643&PAG=461&dept_id=665527&rfi=6

[The Bristol Press] 30 Oct 2008--The clergy and lay delegates of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut voted Saturday to ask the bishop to allow same-sex weddings, as the state Supreme Court's decision to legalize gay marriage in the state becomes official today.The resolution at the annual diocesan convention passed 174-132, but is not binding on Bishop Andrew D. Smith, who said he is studying the issue.

According to the resolution, the convention "implores the bishop to allow priests in this diocese to exercise pastoral wisdom and care and follow the lead of their consciences in whether or not to participate in marriage ceremonies of same-sex couples."

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