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Background

Our information comes reflects a 2008 Report titled Inclusive Liturgy Resources for Marriage, Holy Union and Blessing that can also be downloaded as a single word document or PDF file.

Preface

Introduction

Resources for blessing same gender couples

Preparation and planning

Readings for Use in the Blessing of Same Gender Unions

Historical Information

Appendix 1: Commission on Marriage and Blessing’s Initial ‘Charge,’ Diocesan Convention Resolutions—October 2005, and Chronology

Appendix 2: Resolution for the 158th Convention, and Result

Appendix 3: Bishop Andrus’ 2006 letter to The Clergy on the Blessing of Same-Gender Unions 

Appendix 4: Bishop Andrus’ response to the 15 May 2008 ruling by the California Supreme Court

California bishops denounce Proposition 8: the Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus and the Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston, both of the Diocese of California, and the Rt. Rev. Barry L Beisner, of the Diocese of Northern California, stood together on the steps of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco to show their support for same-sex marriage and denounce Proposition 8.

After Prop 8, Love Endures: Bishop Andrus’ response to passage of Prop 8, Nov. 6, 2008.

Bishop Marc Andrus responds to Prop 8 decision by US Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker Aug. 4, 2010.

Andrus' address to Prop 8 rally at SF City Hall Aug. 4, 2010.

Acknowledgments

In this section of the Oasis Web Site you will find:

• Up • Acknowledgments • Appendix 1 - 005 Diocesan Convention Resolutions • Appendix 2 - Resolution for the 158th Convention • Appendix 3 - Bishop Andrus’ 2006 letter to The Clergy • Appendix 4 - Bishop Andrus’ response to 2008 ruling • Inclusive Liturgy Resources •

 

 
 

 

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