The Rt. Rev. Chester Talton, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin, has authorized the blessing of sacred unions by the clergy in the Diocese as of Sunday, June 12. Following consideration by the Equality Commission of the diocese, “the clergy in the Diocese of San Joaquin may perform blessings of same gender civil marriages, domestic partnerships, and relationships which are lifelong committed relationships 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.’”The entire press release can be read here.
This development is one more step of The Episcopal Church down a road from which there is no return. The Episcopal Church is now one more step removed from ACNA, GAFCON, and their allies.
Good to know and even more wonderful to see that San Joachin has made this step in a state that has same-sex marriage.
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