Resolution Number: | 2000-D039 |
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Title: | Acknowledge Relationships Other Than Marriage and Existence of Disagreement |
Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Substituted and Amended |
Final Text: |
Resolved, That the members of the 73rd General Convention intend for this Church to provide a safe and just structure in which all can utilize their gifts and creative energies for mission; and be it further
Resolved, That we acknowledge that while the issues of human sexuality are not yet resolved, there are currently couples in the Body of Christ and in this Church who are living in marriage and couples in the Body of Christ and in this Church who are living in other life-long committed relationships; and be it further
Resolved, That we expect such relationships will be characterized by fidelity, monogamy, mutual affection and respect, careful, honest communication, and the holy love which enables those in such relationships to see in each other the image of God; and be it further
Resolved, That we denounce promiscuity, exploitation, and abusiveness in the relationships of any of our members; and be it further
Resolved, That this Church intends to hold all its members accountable to these values, and will provide for them the prayerful support, encouragement, and pastoral care necessary to live faithfully by them; and be it further
Resolved, That we acknowledge that some, acting in good conscience, who disagree with the traditional teaching of the Church on human sexuality, will act in contradiction to that position; and be it further
Resolved, That in continuity with previous actions of the General Convention of this Church, and in response to the call for dialogue by the Lambeth Conference, we affirm that those on various sides of controversial issues have a place in the Church, and we reaffirm the imperative to promote conversation between persons of differing experiences and perspectives, while acknowledging the Church's teaching on the sanctity of marriage.
Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 2000 (New York: General Convention, 2001), p. 287f. |
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Legislative History
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Originating House: | House of Deputies |
Originating Committee: | Committee on Dispatch of Business |
House of Deputies
Original Text of Resolution:
(D039)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 73rd General Convention affirm the teaching of the House of Bishop's Pastoral Study Document "Continuing the Dialogue", (Guideline #7, page 94): "We view as contrary to the Baptismal Covenant, and therefore morally unacceptable, sexual behavior which is adulterous, promiscuous, abusive, or exploitative in nature, or which involves children or others incapable of informed, mutual consent and understanding the consequences of such a relationship"; and be it further
Resolved, That as the church continues the discussion of same sex unions, we call upon the House of Bishops and Executive Council to provide additional guidance regarding the theological reasoning, possible liturgical rites, legal jurisdiction for disputes, how to confirm dissolution, guidelines, for application and counseling, recommendations for those who struggle with their sexual identity, recommendations for ordination and benefits, changes that may be required in the Canons or Book of Common Prayer, the church's position towards Bishops and Provinces that may disagree, as well as positions the church should consider on related public advocacy issues; and be it further
Resolved, That all resolutions presented to this convention relating to these sexuality and relationship issues be referred to the House of Bishops and Executive Council for consideration in this process and we request that a preliminary report of findings and recommendations be presented to the church by March of 2002, in order to allow church wide discussion and comment, to be followed by a final report not less than 90 days prior to the 74th General Convention in 2003.
Committee Substitute:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the members of the 73rd General Convention intend for this Church to provide a safe and just structure in which all can utilize their gifts and creative energies for mission; and be it further
Resolved, We acknowledge that while the issues of human sexuality are not yet resolved, there are currently couples in the Body of Christ and in this Church who are living in marriage and couples in the Body of Christ and in this Church who are living in other life-long committed relationships; and be it further
Resolved, We expect such relationships will be characterized by fidelity, monogamy, mutual affection and respect, careful, honest communication, and the holy love which enables those in such relationships to see in each other the image of God; and be it further
Resolved, We denounce promiscuity, exploitation, and abusiveness in the relationships of any of our members; and be it further
Resolved, This Church intends to hold all its members accountable to these values, and will provide for them the prayerful support, encouragement, and pastoral care necessary to live faithfully by them; and be it further
Resolved, We acknowledge that some, acting in good conscience, who disagree with the traditional teaching of the Church on human sexuality, will act in contradiction to that position; and be it further
Resolved, That in continuity with previous actions of the General Convention of this Church, and in response to the call for dialogue by the Lambeth Conference, we affirm that those on various sides of controversial issues have a place in the Church, and we reaffirm the imperative to promote conversation between persons of differing experiences and perspectives, while acknowledging the Church's teaching on the sanctity of marriage; and be it further
Resolved, That desiring to support relationships of mutuality and fidelity other than marriage which mediate the grace of God, the 73rd General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to prepare for consideration by the 74th General Convention rites for inclusion in The Book of Occasional Services by means of which the Church may express that support.
Debate followed on Resolution D039 as substituted.
Deputy Russell of West Tennessee stated that the Clerical and Lay deputations of South Carolina, Central Florida, Southwest Florida, Fort Worth, and San Joaquin called for a vote by orders on the final resolve.
Deputy Patterson of Delaware moved to extend debate by 30 minutes.
Motion defeated
Debate terminated
Deputy Cravens of Springfield moved an amendment to D039 Substitute.
Proposed Amendment:
Delete the final resolve.
Debate followed on the Cravens amendment.
The Chair was about to put the question of the amendment to delete the eighth resolve of D039 Substitute. Deputy Crump of West Tennessee called a Point of Order referencing paragraph six of the Special Order of Business for debate on D039 that states, "the final resolve shall be voted upon after votes on the others."
On the Parliamentarian's advice the Chair ruled that the Point of Order was not well taken and the vote on the amendment to remove the eighth resolve could be taken.
Deputy Crump respectfully appealed the ruling of the Chair.
The question was called on the ruling.
A vote was taken on the ruling.
Appeal upheld
Deputy Newell of Ohio moved to extend debate for 15 minutes.
Motion defeated
Debate terminated
The time designated in the Special Order of Business having expired, a vote was taken on the first seven resolves of Resolution D039 as substituted.
Motion carried
First seven resolves of Resolution D039 adopted
The President called on the Chaplain for prayers before a vote was taken on the eighth resolve of Resolution D039.
The House was called to prayer before voting on Resolution D039, the eighth resolve, by the Chaplain, the Reverend Francis H. Wade:
"Blessed God, we gather before you with our nerve ends exposed; perhaps more aware of our power to hurt than your power to heal. Perhaps more alert to danger to our ideas, souls and friends than to the possibilities of grace. We are keen on conquest, afraid of defeat, eager for compromise, ready to run away, anxious to begin, wanting it to be over all at the same time.
"Lord, is this not what holy ground feels like?
"Raise our hopes to the level of your promises; steel our strength; open our hearts' windows that your Spirit might blow to us, on us, in us, and, if you will, through us.
"Give us pause to feel the thickness of your grace wrapping itself around us. Grant us the faith to know that holy ground is unpredictable, but still the safest place on earth.
"Guide us - and help us to feel guided. In Jesus Christ we Pray."
Ballot #6 was taken on the eighth resolve of Resolution D039.
Ballot #6 taken by orders
The Secretary reported the results on Ballot #6 on the eighth resolve of Resolution D039 (Issues Related to Sexuality and Relationships) as substituted.
Type | Total | Necessary | Yes | No | Divided | Results |
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Lay | 107 | 54 | 51 | 39 | 17 | Defeated |
Clerical | 108 | 55 | 55 | 34 | 19 | Carried |
The final resolve of Resolution D039 was defeated in the Lay Order and carried in the Clerical Order.
Motion defeated
Eighth resolve of Resolution D039 rejected
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #138)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Dispatch of Business moved that the House sit as a Committee of the Whole for one hour, each Bishop to speak once, and amendments allowed after the hour.
Motion carried
The House of Bishops Committee on the Church and Human Sexuality presented its Report #19 on HD Message #138 on Resolution D039 (Issues Related to Sexuality and Relationships) and moved concurrence.
Motion was made to continue the discussion for ten minutes.
Motion carried
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole and entertained amendments for Resolution D039 (Issues Related to Sexuality and Relationships).
The Bishop of Ohio moved to amend the resolution.
Proposed Amendment:
Restore the eighth resolve:
"Resolved, that desiring to support relationships of mutuality and fidelity other than marriage which mediate the grace of God, the 73rd General Convention directs the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to prepare for consideration by the 74th General Convention rites for inclusion in The Book of Occasional Services by means of which the Church may express that support."
The Bishop of El Camino Real moved to amend the amendment by adding "study and" between "for" and "consideration".
The Bishop of Ohio accepted the motion as a friendly amendment.
The House resumed debate on the proposed amendment to the resolution.
The Bishop of Olympia proposed a substitute for the amendment.
The parliamentarian ruled that the substitute will be taken up after action on the proposed amendment now on the floor.
The Bishop of Rhode Island moved to amend the amendment.
Proposed Amendment:
Delete "for inclusion in The Book of Occasional Services".
The Bishop of Ohio accepted the motion as a friendly amendment.
The question was called.
A vote was taken to terminate debate.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
The Suffragan Bishop of South Carolina and six others requested a Roll Call vote.
The Presiding Bishop asked the chaplains to lead the House in prayer.
Roll Call
63 yes | 85 no | 4 abstain |
Motion defeated
Amendment defeated
Vote on D039
(Proposed Amendment)
Yea | Nay | Abstain | ||
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Bishop Putnam | 0595 | x | ||
Bishop Bailey | 0604 | x | ||
Bishop Leighton | 0639 | x | ||
Bishop Charles | 0665 | x | ||
Bishop Parsons | 0691 | x | ||
Bishop Wolterstorff | 0697 | x | ||
Bishop Cochrane | 0709 | x | ||
Bishop Brown | 0711 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of West Virginia | 0712 | x | ||
Bishop Warner | 0717 | x | ||
Bishop Anderson | 0722 | x | ||
Bishop of Southeast Florida | 0728 | x | ||
Bishop of Colombia | 0730 | x | ||
Bishop of California | 0732 | x | ||
Bishop Donovan | 0748 | x | ||
Bishop Wantland | 0750 | x | ||
Bishop Wolfrum | 0754 | x | ||
Bishop of Central Gulf Coast | 0755 | x | ||
Bishop of New York | 0758 | x | ||
Bishop Coleridge | 0763 | x | ||
Bishop Charlton | 0770 | x | ||
Bishop Ottley | 0779 | x | ||
Bishop Frade | 0780 | x | ||
Bishop of Virginia | 0785 | x | ||
Bishop of Milwaukee | 0787 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of Texas | 0789 | x | ||
Assisting Bishop of Lexington | 0795 | x | ||
Bishop of Oregon | 0801 | x | ||
Bishop Bartlett | 0804 | x | ||
Bishop of New Hampshire | 0805 | x | ||
Bishop Swenson | 0806 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Ohio | 0812 | x | ||
Bishop of Washington | 0814 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of Virginia | 0815 | x | ||
Bishop Tennis | 0816 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of Southern Virginia | 0817 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of New York | 0819 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of American Churches in Europe | 0821 | x | ||
Bishop of Oklahoma | 0824 | x | ||
Bishop of Taiwan | 0825 | x | ||
Bishop of Long Island | 0826 | x | ||
Bishop of Los Angeles | 0828 | x | ||
Bishop of Southern Ohio | 0829 | x | ||
Bishop of Iowa | 0830 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Pennsylvania | 0831 | x | ||
Bishop of Michigan | 0833 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Massachusetts | 0834 | x | ||
Bishop of Western North Carolina | 0837 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of Olympia | 0838 | x | ||
Bishop of Central Florida | 0839 | x | ||
Bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania | 0840 | x | ||
Bishop of Western Louisiana | 0842 | x | ||
Bishop of Olympia | 0843 | x | ||
Bishop Sterling | 0845 | x | ||
Bishop of Nebraska | 0846 | x | ||
Bishop of Western Michigan | 0847 | x | ||
Bishop of North Dakota | 0850 | x | ||
Bishop of Kansas | 0851 | x | ||
Bishop of South Carolina | 0852 | x | ||
Bishop of Navajoland Area Mission | 0853 | x | ||
Bishop Keyser | 0854 | x | ||
Bishop Williams | 0855 | x | ||
Bishop of Central Ecuador | 0856 | x | ||
Bishop Thornton | 0857 | x | ||
Bishop of El Camino Real | 0858 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Los Angeles | 0861 | x | ||
Bishop of Missouri | 0863 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of Chicago | 0864 | x | ||
Bishop Charleston | 0865 | x | ||
Bishop of Rochester | 0866 | x | ||
Bishop of Northern California | 0868 | x | ||
Bishop of Mississippi | 0869 | x | ||
Bishop of Dominican Republic | 0870 | x | ||
Assisting Bishop of New Jersey | 0871 | x | ||
Bishop of Springfield | 0872 | x | ||
Bishop of San Diego | 0874 | x | ||
Bishop of Arizona | 0875 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Washington | 0876 | x | ||
Bishop of Dallas | 0879 | x | ||
Bishop of Fort Worth | 0880 | x | ||
Bishop of Haiti | 0881 | x | ||
Bishop of Tennessee | 0882 | x | ||
Bishop Matthews | 0883 | x | ||
Bishop of Texas | 0884 | x | ||
Bishop of Minnesota | 0885 | x | ||
Bishop of New Jersey | 0886 | x | ||
Bishop of Vermont | 0887 | x | ||
Bishop of West Tennessee | 0888 | x | ||
Bishop of West Texas | 0889 | x | ||
Bishop of Ohio | 0890 | x | ||
Bishop of Kentucky | 0891 | x | ||
Bishop of Florida | 0892 | x | ||
Bishop Johnson | 0893 | x | ||
Bishop of Fond Du Lac | 0894 | x | ||
Bishop of Arkansas | 0895 | x | ||
Bishop of South Dakota | 0896 | x | ||
Bishop of Quincy | 0897 | x | ||
Bishop of Massachusetts | 0898 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Southern Ohio | 0900 | x | ||
Bishop of Georgia | 0901 | x | ||
Bishop of Upper South Carolina | 0902 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Southeast Florida | 0903 | x | ||
Bishop of Western Kansas | 0904 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of Alabama | 0906 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Virginia | 0907 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Texas | 0908 | x | ||
Bishop of Maryland | 0909 | x | ||
Bishop of Central Pennsylvania | 0910 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of West Texas | 0911 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of New York | 0912 | x | ||
Bishop of Rhode Island | 0913 | x | ||
Bishop of Southwest Florida | 0914 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of South Carolina | 0915 | x | ||
Bishop of Pittsburgh | 0916 | x | ||
Bishop of Utah | 0918 | x | ||
Bishop of Bethlehem | 0919 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of North Carolina | 0920 | x | ||
Bishop of Eastern Michigan | 0921 | x | ||
Bishop of East Carolina | 0922 | x | ||
Bishop of Alabama | 0923 | x | ||
Bishop of Western Massachusetts | 0924 | x | ||
Bishop of Southwestern Virginia | 0925 | x | ||
Bishop of Hawaii | 0926 | x | ||
Bishop of Pennsylvania | 0927 | x | ||
Bishop of Indianapolis | 0929 | x | ||
Bishop of Northwest Texas | 0930 | x | ||
Bishop of Virgin Islands | 0931 | x | ||
Bishop of Southern Virginia | 0932 | x | ||
Bishop of Alaska | 0933 | x | ||
Bishop of Wyoming | 0934 | x | ||
Bishop of Albany | 0935 | x | ||
Bishop of Louisiana | 0936 | x | ||
Bishop of West Missouri | 0937 | x | ||
Bishop of Maine | 0938 | x | ||
Bishop Coadjutor of New York | 0939 | x | ||
Bishop of Idaho | 0940 | x | ||
Bishop of Delaware | 0941 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Maryland | 0942 | x | ||
Bishop of Newark | 0943 | x | ||
Bishop of East Tennessee | 0944 | x | ||
Bishop of Chicago | 0945 | x | ||
Bishop of Eau Claire | 0946 | x | ||
Bishop of Western New York | 0947 | x | ||
Bishop of Northern Michigan | 0948 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Dallas | 0949 | x | ||
Bishop Coadjutor of Michigan | 0950 | x | ||
Suffragan for the Armed Services | 0951 | x | ||
Bishop of Northern Indiana | 0952 | x | ||
Bishop Coadjutor of Los Angeles | 0953 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Albany | 0954 | x | ||
Bishop of North Carolina | 0955 | x | ||
Bishop Coadjutor of Mississippi | 0956 | x |
House of Deputies
The Secretary read the numbers for Ballot #6 on Resolution D039 (Issues Related to Sexuality and Relationships), final resolve, taken on the Seventh Legislative Day, which had been verbally reported to the Deputies incorrectly. The numbers reported in the minutes for that day were correct.
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee On the Church and Human Sexuality resumed presentation of its Report #19 on Resolution D039 (Issues Related to Sexuality and Relationships) and moved concurrence.
The substitute offered by the Bishop of Olympia was withdrawn.
The Committee on Dispatch of Business moved to limit debate to thirty minutes at 11:26 a.m.
Motion carried
The Bishop Coadjutor of New York moved to call the question.
A vote was taken to terminate debate on the resolution.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
The Bishop of Newark and six others requested a roll call vote.
The Presiding Bishop called the House to prayer before voting.
Roll Call
119 yes | 19 no | 4 abstain |
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #175)
Vote on D039
(to Concur)
Yea | Nay | Abstain | ||
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Bishop Putnam | 0595 | x | ||
Bishop Gilliam | 0634 | x | ||
Bishop Leighton | 0639 | x | ||
Bishop Charles | 0665 | x | ||
Bishop Parsons | 0691 | x | ||
Bishop Cochrane | 0709 | x | ||
Bishop Brown | 0711 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of West Virginia | 0712 | x | ||
Bishop Warner | 0717 | x | ||
Bishop Anderson | 0722 | x | ||
Bishop of Southeast Florida | 0728 | x | ||
Bishop of California | 0732 | x | ||
Bishop Wantland | 0750 | x | ||
Bishop of Central Gulf Coast | 0755 | x | ||
Bishop of New York | 0758 | x | ||
Bishop Coleridge | 0763 | x | ||
Bishop Charlton | 0770 | x | ||
Bishop Sorge | 0775 | x | ||
Bishop Ottley | 0779 | x | ||
Bishop Frade | 0780 | x | ||
Bishop of Virginia | 0785 | x | ||
Bishop of Milwaukee | 0787 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of Texas | 0789 | x | ||
Assisting Bishop of Lexington | 0795 | x | ||
Bishop of Oregon | 0801 | x | ||
Bishop of New Hampshire | 0805 | x | ||
Bishop Swenson | 0806 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Ohio | 0812 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of Virginia | 0815 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of Southern Virginia | 0817 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of New York | 0819 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of American Churches in Europe | 0821 | x | ||
Bishop of Oklahoma | 0824 | x | ||
Bishop of Taiwan | 0825 | x | ||
Bishop of Los Angeles | 0828 | x | ||
Bishop of Southern Ohio | 0829 | x | ||
Bishop of Iowa | 0830 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Pennsylvania | 0831 | x | ||
Bishop of Michigan | 0833 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Massachusetts | 0834 | x | ||
Bishop of Rio Grande | 0836 | x | ||
Bishop of Western North Carolina | 0837 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of Olympia | 0838 | x | ||
Bishop of Central Florida | 0839 | x | ||
Bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania | 0840 | x | ||
Bishop of Western Louisiana | 0842 | x | ||
Bishop of Olympia | 0843 | x | ||
Bishop Sterling | 0845 | x | ||
Bishop of Nebraska | 0846 | x | ||
Bishop of Western Michigan | 0847 | x | ||
Bishop of North Dakota | 0850 | x | ||
Bishop of Kansas | 0851 | x | ||
Bishop of South Carolina | 0852 | x | ||
Bishop Keyser | 0854 | x | ||
Bishop Williams | 0855 | x | ||
Bishop of El Camino Real | 0858 | x | ||
Bishop of Colorado | 0860 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Los Angeles | 0861 | x | ||
Bishop of Missouri | 0863 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of Chicago | 0864 | x | ||
Bishop Charleston | 0865 | x | ||
Bishop of Rochester | 0866 | x | ||
Bishop of Northern California | 0868 | x | ||
Bishop of Mississippi | 0869 | x | ||
Bishop of Dominican Republic | 0870 | x | ||
Assisting Bishop of New Jersey | 0871 | x | ||
Bishop of Springfield | 0872 | x | ||
Bishop of San Diego | 0874 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Washington | 0876 | x | ||
Bishop of Dallas | 0879 | x | ||
Bishop of Fort Worth | 0880 | x | ||
Bishop of Haiti | 0881 | x | ||
Bishop of Tennessee | 0882 | x | ||
Bishop Matthews | 0883 | x | ||
Bishop of Texas | 0884 | x | ||
Bishop of Minnesota | 0885 | x | ||
Bishop of Vermont | 0887 | x | ||
Bishop of West Tennessee | 0888 | x | ||
Bishop of West Texas | 0889 | x | ||
Bishop of Ohio | 0890 | x | ||
Bishop of Kentucky | 0891 | x | ||
Bishop of Florida | 0892 | x | ||
Bishop of Fond Du Lac | 0894 | x | ||
Bishop of Arkansas | 0895 | x | ||
Bishop of South Dakota | 0896 | x | ||
Bishop of Quincy | 0897 | x | ||
Bishop of Massachusetts | 0898 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Southern Ohio | 0900 | x | ||
Bishop of Georgia | 0901 | x | ||
Bishop of Upper South Carolina | 0902 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Southeast Florida | 0903 | x | ||
Bishop of Western Kansas | 0904 | x | ||
Assistant Bishop of Alabama | 0906 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Virginia | 0907 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Texas | 0908 | x | ||
Bishop of Maryland | 0909 | x | ||
Bishop of Central Pennsylvania | 0910 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of West Texas | 0911 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of New York | 0912 | x | ||
Bishop of Rhode Island | 0913 | x | ||
Bishop of Southwest Florida | 0914 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of South Carolina | 0915 | x | ||
Bishop of Pittsburgh | 0916 | x | ||
Bishop of Utah | 0918 | x | ||
Bishop of Bethlehem | 0919 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of North Carolina | 0920 | x | ||
Bishop of Eastern Michigan | 0921 | x | ||
Bishop of East Carolina | 0922 | x | ||
Bishop of Alabama | 0923 | x | ||
Bishop of Western Massachusetts | 0924 | x | ||
Bishop of Southwestern Virginia | 0925 | x | ||
Bishop of Hawaii | 0926 | x | ||
Bishop of Pennsylvania | 0927 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Long Island | 0928 | x | ||
Bishop of Indianapolis | 0929 | x | ||
Bishop of Northwest Texas | 0930 | x | ||
Bishop of Virgin Islands | 0931 | x | ||
Bishop of Southern Virginia | 0932 | x | ||
Bishop of Alaska | 0933 | x | ||
Bishop of Wyoming | 0934 | x | ||
Bishop of Albany | 0935 | x | ||
Bishop of Louisiana | 0936 | x | ||
Bishop of West Missouri | 0937 | x | ||
Bishop of Maine | 0938 | x | ||
Bishop Coadjutor of New York | 0939 | x | ||
Bishop of Idaho | 0940 | x | ||
Bishop of Delaware | 0941 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Maryland | 0942 | x | ||
Bishop of Newark | 0943 | x | ||
Bishop of East Tennessee | 0944 | x | ||
Bishop of Chicago | 0945 | x | ||
Bishop of Eau Claire | 0946 | x | ||
Bishop of Western New York | 0947 | x | ||
Bishop of Northern Michigan | 0948 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Dallas | 0949 | x | ||
Bishop Coadjutor of Michigan | 0950 | x | ||
Suffragan for the Armed Services | 0951 | x | ||
Bishop of Northern Indiana | 0952 | x | ||
Bishop Coadjutor of Los Angeles | 0953 | x | ||
Bishop Suffragan of Albany | 0954 | x | ||
Bishop of North Carolina | 0955 | x | ||
Bishop Coadjutor of Mississippi | 0956 | x |
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 13.
Abstract: | The 73rd General Convention affirms the variety of human relationships in and outside of marriage and acknowledges disagreement over the Church's traditional teaching on human sexuality. |
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