Episcopal Church approves liturgical resources for same-sex blessings
Jul 12, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Decision called a “huge obstacle” to Christian unity
INDIANAPOLIS — In a decision that could strain relations with the Catholic Church and within its own Anglican Communion, the Episcopal Church has approved liturgical resources for the blessing of same-sex relationships.
The church's House of Bishops voted 111-41 July 9 in favor of provisional use of the resources until the next General Convention, held every three years. About 80 percent of the church's House of Deputies gave their approval July 10.
