From Central PA-The Rt. Rev. Nathan D. Baxter, like Episcopal bishops throughout the country, is deciding whether to approve blessing same-sex unions in his diocese.
Baxter, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania, will announce his decision this weekend at the 142nd annual diocesan convention in State College. Three-hundred people from the 66 parishes in the 24-county diocese will attend.
Although the Episcopal Church has ordained openly gay bishops in the United States, it has not taken an official stand on gay marriage.
“The Episcopal Church says that homosexuality in and of itself is not a sin,” Baxter said. “We are called to love and respect all persons as being loved by God. I am listening to all views as I discern whether to approve blessing same-sex unions.”
It’s an issue that clergy, politicians and people from all walks of life are addressing these days.
More here-
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/06/episcopal_diocese_of_central_p.html
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