Missoula's Holy Spirit Episcopal Church to bless same-sex couples

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A Missoula Episcopal church is one of the first three in Montana to approve a new blessing for same-sex unions.

“The main thing here is that it’s a step forward after years of talking about it,” said the Rev. Terri Ann Grotzinger, priest at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church.

For decades, the Episcopal Church at large has discussed sexual orientation in the church. During the 2012 General Convention, which is held triennially, it was decided that congregations could approve instituting a uniform rite to bless same-sex unions.

The rite is a uniform way to bless same-sex and straight couples, but does not equate to marriage, Grotzinger said.

“When you’re talking about deep values that people have, it takes time to talk it through, to make resolutions that make sense,” Grotzinger said.

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