Diocese in plea for gay bishop

Friday, 13th June 2008
By George Conger

THE DIOCESE of New Hampshire has urged the Archbishop of Canterbury to reconsider his ban on Bishop Gene Robinson attending the Lambeth Conference, saying his inclusion would be a sign that Anglicanism welcomes all people.

In a May 29 letter, the diocesan standing committee and council said they “vehemently protest” Dr Rowan Williams’ decision to exclude Bishop Robinson from Lambeth and his ban on the New Hampshire bishop’s preaching or officiating while in England.

"Not including our bishop means that you also exclude our representation and participation," the letter said. "Your decisions are an insult to the people of the Diocese of New Hampshire, who have duly and canonically elected him bishop." the rest