Some East Tennessee churches will be able to bless the relationships of same-sex couples next year, under the directive of a local religious leader.
In July, The Episcopal Church adopted Resolution A049, which will allow Episcopal parishes to bless same sex unions. Last week, Right Rev. George Young, Bishop of the Diocese of East Tennessee, wrote the region's congregations a letter that said those blessing could officially begin later this February.
"I voted in favor of Resolution A049, and I am grateful that the church has provided a means to honor and bless the relationships of gay and lesbian Christians," he wrote.
Young said the diocese will not force any of its congregations to perform the blessing on same-sex couples. He said a parish's clergy and vestry, a committee of congregation members, must decide whether the practice is something suitable for their members.
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