U.S. church heads for deadlock on split with Anglican communion
Stephen Bates in Columbus, Ohio
Saturday June 17, 2006
The Guardian

The American Episcopal church appeared to be heading for deadlock at its general convention in Ohio last night as it discussed how to appease the rest of the Anglican world over its election of a gay bishop.

This weekend will see a vital moment in the life of the 77 million-strong worldwide Anglican communion, as the members of the US church, sister to the Church of England, debate effectively whether they wish to remain within membership. the rest