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7/15/2009

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Bishops Call for Development of Liturgies for Same-Sex Blessings

The House of Bishops on Wednesday adopted a substitute version of Resolution C056, calling for the church to collect and develop �theological resources and liturgies for the blessing of same gender relationships.�

Posted on July 15, 2009

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Austerity Budget �Reflects Scarcity�

The $141 million, three-year budget presented by the Program Budget and Finance Committee July 15 represents a $12 million reduction compared to the budget approved for the 2007-2009 triennium, and $20 million less than the amount approved by Executive Council in January.

Posted on July 15, 2009

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Deputies Address Justice, Interfaith Issues

The House of Deputies concurred with the House of Bishops on the denomination-wide health care and lay pension proposals during a busy legislative session Wednesday that followed the presentation of the proposed 2010-2012 budget.

Posted on July 15, 2009

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Deputies Debate Health, Pension Plans

The house took up debate Wednesday morning on a denomination-wide health care plan and a pension plan for lay employees working more than 20 hours weekly.

Posted on July 15, 2009

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News Analysis: Pushback in HOB on Gay Blessings

Resistance has grown within the House of Bishops to adopting Resolution C056: Liturgies for Blessings which would authorize local pastoral rites for the blessing of same-sex unions.

Posted on July 15, 2009

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PB&F Chair Optimistic About Balanced Budget

Pan Adams-McCaslin, chair of the Program Budget and Finance Committee, remains optimistic about the Episcopal Church's budget for the next three years.

Posted on July 15, 2009

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