July 10, 2009 Diocese of Niagara to offer same-sex blessings

As of Sept. 1, the diocese of Niagara will allow its priests to bless same-gender couples who have been civilly married.

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February 2, 2009 Toronto bishops propose process to allow same-sex blessings

The bishops of the diocese of Toronto are proposing that “a limited number of parishes” be given episcopal permission to offer prayers and blessing “but not the nuptial blessing” to same-sex couples “in stable, long-term, committed relationships.”

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September 4, 2007 Clergy test rulings on same-sex blessings

Varying interpretations of the decisions made in June by General Synod about human sexuality have already led one Canadian parish to publicly offer blessings to same-gender unions, and another to say that it would not deny a parishioner’s request for a same-sex marriage.

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September 4, 2007 Legal experts tackle same-sex questions

Conflicting interpretations of the ramifications of General Synod’s recent decisions around same-sex blessings have led the bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada to consult with their chancellors (legal advisers).

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August 20, 2007 Legal experts tackle same-sex questions

Conflicting interpretations of the ramifications of General Synod’s recent decisions around same-sex blessings have led the bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada to consult with their chancellors.

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August 8, 2007 Did you miss a copy of the Anglican Journal Daily?

Many General Synod members said they would hold on to the whole set of seven Anglican Journal Daily newspapers as a keepsake; some said they would use the set to show their fellow Anglicans at home what happened at the week-long meeting. The daily newspaper was such a success that some issues disappeared, preventing some members from completing their set.

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July 9, 2007 Images of General Synod 2007

As a special complement to the daily newspaper and Web stories published by the Anglican Journal during General Synod 2007, held June 19-25 in Winnipeg, it is publishing as a slide show selected photographs taken at that seven-day triennial meeting.

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July 5, 2007 Two Anglican parishes offer same-sex ceremonies

The dust has barely settled and already, different interpretations of the decisions General Synod made last month about human sexuality have led one parish to publicly offer blessings to same-gender unions, and another to say that it would not deny a parishioner’s request for a same-sex marriage.

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July 3, 2007 See you on Facebook

Some experienced General Synod attendees enjoy seeing old friends from the last gathering, but many of this year’s youth delegates met each other long before Synod – through the online network Facebook. Algoma youth delegate...

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July 3, 2007 Fair-trade coffee

Coffee and tea breaks during General Synod attempted to strike a blow for a more just world. “We purchased fair-trade tea and coffee and the hotel charged a fee to serve it,” said Beth Baskin, public engagement co-ordinator for...

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