From the Washington Times-
Blessings of same-sex marriage and removal of an informal ban on gay bishops are expected to be the top items at the upcoming 10-day meeting of the Episcopal General Convention, which starts Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.
Since the 2006 General Convention in Columbus, Ohio, the number of states that have legalized same-sex marriage has increased to six.
Bishops from those six states - Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Iowa and Connecticut - have put forth a resolution asking a "generous and flexible response" to same-sex couples seeking to be wed in these states, according to Religion News Service.
Episcopal marriage liturgies in the Book of Common Prayer refer to the couple as a man and woman.
Washington Bishop John Chane is in favor of the resolution, according to his spokesman, Jim Naughton. The diocese prepared a same-sex liturgical rite in 2004, then put it on hold until the denomination officially approves the practice.
"There are going to be so many different attempts to do something on blessings or studying same-sex marriage, it's not clear what will come to the floor of either house," Mr. Naughton said. The denomination is structured like the U.S. government in that all successful resolutions must gain voting majorities in the House of Bishops and House of Deputies.
The Washington bishop is also working to pass a resolution calling for the creation of a Palestinian state next to Israel.
More here-
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/07/gay-issues-atop-episcopalians-agenda/
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