Proposal leaves future of marriage in Episcopal Church up in the air
By ANDREW RAVENS, Sun Staff
10/23/2006

LOWELL -- A sign that reads, "Getting Married Call Us," in front of St. Anne Episcopal Church might be rendered ironic if a proposed resolution to eliminate all marriage in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts churches passes this week.

The Rev. Ramon Aymerich said he has no plans to take down the sign, which was erected on July 17 to advertise the church and make the public aware that the 108-year-old church is still open for business. It has nothing to do with the resolution, which has become a hot potato.

"I think a lot of people feel more comfortable keeping things the way they are," said Aymerich, when asked to gauge his parishioners thoughts on the matter. "I spoke with three or four people and they said, 'Let's continue to do it the way we have always done them (marriages).' " the rest