Post by Logan on Jun 10, 2016 21:29:29 GMT -6
In Mississippi, a revolutionary change for LGBT Episcopalians
The bishop of the Episcopal Church of Mississippi sent parishes across the state a letter last week allowing priests to marry -- without the need to petition for permission in advance -- same-sex couples or those who identify as part of the LGBT community.
The John Maury Allin Episcopal Diocesan House in Jackson confirmed the letter was sent to church parishes -- including congregations in South Mississippi -- on Friday.
Church members from parishes across the state had asked Bishop Brian Seage for resources to foster discussions about same-sex marriage at a January Diocesan Council meeting in Biloxi, Seage said in the letter.
Seage promised resources would be available by Easter, though he missed his own deadline by nearly three months.
Read more here: www.sunherald.com/living/religion/article82690217.html
The bishop of the Episcopal Church of Mississippi sent parishes across the state a letter last week allowing priests to marry -- without the need to petition for permission in advance -- same-sex couples or those who identify as part of the LGBT community.
The John Maury Allin Episcopal Diocesan House in Jackson confirmed the letter was sent to church parishes -- including congregations in South Mississippi -- on Friday.
Church members from parishes across the state had asked Bishop Brian Seage for resources to foster discussions about same-sex marriage at a January Diocesan Council meeting in Biloxi, Seage said in the letter.
Seage promised resources would be available by Easter, though he missed his own deadline by nearly three months.
Read more here: www.sunherald.com/living/religion/article82690217.html