Canada: Bishops' pastoral statement to go to General Synod

May 1, 2007 -- At its meeting last month, the House of Bishops considered a draft pastoral statement on same-sex blessings that could be sent to all delegates to General Synod as part of the Convening Circular.

The bishops did not have the time to complete their work on this statement, but a revised draft was sent to them for a vote by email shortly after the conclusion of the meeting. With the email vote now completed, the following pastoral statement will be sent to delegates of General Synod.

Statement from the House of Bishops to the Members of General Synod
h/t Brad Drell


Canadian Anglican bishops vote for status quo, reject same-sex marriage blessings

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

TORONTO (CP) - Canadian Anglican bishops issued a pastoral statement Tuesday that essentially rejects the blessing of same-sex unions but acknowledges there will be further votes on the matter when the church's governing body meets next month. the rest