Episcopal views on lgbtq
: October Homosexuality, along with alcoholism, is studied by the House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church. It is referred to as a “standard weakness.” [1]
: August Rev. David B. Wayne of the Church of the Epiphany in Fresh York City preaches that homosexuals “must be accepted fully into the fellowship of the church” while they also must seek counseling or psychological treatment. [2]
: November A proposed revision to a New York State law that would decriminalize “sexual deviation” (i.e., homosexuality and adultery) is praised by Episcopalians and denounced by Roman Catholics. The revision is later dropped by the NY state Legislature. [3]
: October Speaking at Duke Law School, Episcopal Auxiliary Bishop of California, Rev. James A. Pike claims that laws “aimed at controlling homosexuality, sexual practices between noun and wife and abortions…must be changed.” He claims that such matters are “nobody’s business but the individuals concerned.” [4]
: November During a symposium on homosexuality sponsored by the Episcopal Dioceses of New York, Conne
History
Faithful Episcopalians have been working toward a greater understanding and radical inclusion of all of God’s children for nearly a half-century. In , Louie Crew founded IntegrityUSA, a nonprofit organization with the goal of full-inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in The Episcopal Church. The next General Convention, in , adopted resolutions stating that “homosexual persons are children of God who contain a full and equal claim with all other persons upon the treasure, acceptance, and pastoral concern and concern of the Church” (A), and that they “are entitled to equal protection of the laws with all other citizens” (A).
Over the years, General Convention and Executive Council reaffirmed these resolutions, as good as calling the church to greater understanding, awareness, and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in the life of the church. In response to the AIDS crisis, the National Episcopal AIDS Coalition was created in to provide education and support for HIV and AIDS ministries across The Episcopal Church.
In , General Convention amended the church’s canons to prohibi
Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: African Methodist Episcopal Church
BACKGROUND
The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church is a predominantly African American Methodist denomination based in the United States. The AME Church originated as a protest against the racial discrimination experienced by people of African descent at white Methodist congregations, such as the St. George Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. In , Rev. Richard Allen and Rev. Absalom Jones withdrew from St. George Methodist Episcopal Church and founded The Free African Society, marking the beginnings of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
It was formally organized in by a group of several black congregations in the mid-Atlantic area and they consecrated Richard Allen as the first Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The denomination continues to be a member of the family of Methodist Churches.
The AME Church operates under an episcopal form of government. Bishops constitute the chief executive and administrative officers of the church, and their command is derived from the G
LGBTQ+ Resources
As a radically welcoming congregation, St. Bart's wholeheartedly embraces people of all genders, sexual orientations, and identities as beloved children of God, inviting all persons to packed participation in the life and ministry of our community, including lay and ordained leadership and marriage.
What the Bible Says
What the Episcopal Church Believes
LGBTQ+ at St. Bart's
LGBTQ+ Advocacy in the Wider Church
LGBTQ+ Resources in the Wider Community
Frequently Asked Questions
- The Rev. Susan Russell of All Saints' Episcopal Church in Pasadena has compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding LGBTQ+ persons and the Episcopal Church. (View)
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