ECUSA Convention Discusses Windsor Report, Gay Bishops
The General Convention of the Episcopal Church in the USA has opened for a week of key discussions in Columbus, Ohio.
Posted: Wednesday, June 14 , 2006

The General Convention of the Episcopal Church in the USA opened Tuesday for a week of discussions and special hearings that will attempt to work out a motion more acceptable to traditionalists who remain opposed to the consecration of homosexuals within the Church as bishops.

Observers remain tense amid claims that the 9 days of debate could determine whether or not ECUSA remains in the worldwide Anglican Communion.

The motion urges ECUSA members to exercise “great caution” before taking the decision to ordain another gay bishop, following the rupture in the Church caused by consecration of the openly homosexual Gene Robinson as Bishop of New Hampshire in 2003.

It also calls for dioceses to refrain from holding ceremonies blessing same-sex unions until a consensus has been found within the wider Anglican Communion on the issue.

The motion calls on the Episcopal Church to apologise “for having breached the bonds of affection in the Anglican communion by any failure to consult adequately with our Anglican partners". the rest