San Diego authorizes same sex blessings

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St. Paul's Cathedral in the San Diego, CA reports on their participation in San Diego's Pride weekend with news that Bishop James Mathes has authorized clergy to perform blessing of unions for same sex couples.


...the most amazing point of the weekend was the Rev. Allisyn Thomas announcing during her sermon that, with the approval of Bishop Mathes, the Cathedral would start the process to bless same sex couples. This is a huge and brave step that will mean much to many, and I think will enrich our community.

h/t to Friends of Jake

Posted by Ann Fontaine on July 20, 2010 8:30 AM | |
Comments (4)

Hallelujah. This is the cathedral that brought my wife into the Episcopal Church. We often worship there when we visit my parents in San Diego. It is a wonderful place.


Posted by Bill Carroll [TypeKey Profile Page] | July 20, 2010 9:01 AM

At last, a parish with an active blog! A little storytelling, lots of expandable photos and comments available for anyone who cares to join in!

This is what we all need: multi-way communication, not just "the official story of our church" on a one-way website.

Posted by Josh Thomas [TypeKey Profile Page] | July 20, 2010 10:38 AM

Yes, St. Paul's San Diego is a fantastic place and I consider it my 2nd church home. I sure wish our cathedral were like it! Glad to hear this. It is unfortunate that I am in the Diocese of Arizona which is slow to catch up in almost all respects. Perhaps our heat makes us lazy here? Congratulations to the Diocese of San Diego!

Posted by Michael Vogt [TypeKey Profile Page] | July 20, 2010 11:28 AM

In fact, every parish in the Diocese can be authorized for same sex blessings once the leadership and people walk through a process outlined by the Bishop.

The Study document, "Holiness in Relationships..." can be obtained from the Diocese at edsd.org. It is a great resource, though I am sure many other Dioceses have produced their own version.

Posted by Michael Russell [TypeKey Profile Page] | July 20, 2010 11:37 AM

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