March 1, 2003 Algoma debates sexuality

Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Delegates to the Algoma synod solidly defeated a motion declaring that God designed human sexuality exclusively for heterosexual marriages. The vote on the motion was taken by orders and by ballot...

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March 1, 2003 Same-sex blessings issue goes before focus groups

A series of facilitated focus groups will help determine how the question of same-sex blessings will be handled when it comes before General Synod in 2004. Canon Alyson Barnett-Cowan, director of faith, worship and ministry...

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March 1, 2003 New West votes to dip into reserves

The diocese of New Westminster has decided to draw from a reserve fund to make up for the budget shortfall caused by an ongoing protest at eight parishes opposed to same-sex blessings. Delegates to a special synod held Jan. 18...

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March 1, 2003 Marriage arguments

The Interfaith Coalition on Marriage and Family has filed written legal arguments in the Ontario Court of Appeal in a case to decide whether limiting marriage to heterosexual unions violates the equality rights of gays and...

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October 29, 2002 Bishops divided on same-sex blessings; urge mediation

Canadian Anglican bishops have acknowledged deep division on offering blessings to gay couples and urged eight dissident parishes in New Westminster where such blessings have been approved to seek reconciliation with the diocese.

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October 23, 2002 Carey cautions primate on same-sex issue

Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey, who retires this month, has warned Canadian primate Archbishop Michael Peers and the house of bishops to go slowly in deliberations on same-sex blessings and to consult with the Anglican Communion.

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September 1, 2002 Same-sex decision proves costly

Vancouver Seven parishes have withdrawn financial support from the diocese of New Westminster in the aftermath of its decision this summer to allow the blessing of same-sex unions. An eighth parish might follow , said...

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September 1, 2002 Primates invited to New West gathering

VancouverThe guest list is under wraps, but later this month Anglicans opposed to same-sex blessings in New Westminster are preparing to welcome like-minded bishops and primates from across the Anglican Communion. The...

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September 1, 2002 New West approves same-sex blessings

VancouverThe diocese of New Westminster will have same-sex blessings, but likely also fewer parishioners after its synod voted 63 per cent in favor of allowing the blessing of unions between gay and lesbian couples. ...

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September 1, 2002 Communion reacts to controversial decision

Anglican bishops, clergy and lay people of every stripe have weighed in with an opinion about the diocese of New Westminster’s vote to move ahead with the blessings of same-sex unions. Even before synod met, a group of five...

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