Here’s a brief (and as accurate as I can provide) summary in my words of actions taken at Churchwide Assembly relevant to GLBT people. Since most people present were not parliamentarians, the proceedings at time…
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Churchwide – Last Update
This will be my last update from Chicago. I am about to go in for the final session. I will have no wireless until I return to Ohio on Sunday afternoon. Here’s the final on…
Churchwide – Friday Summary
Another long day… Discussion continued in both morning and afternoon plenary sessions about the sexuality memorials. It was sandwiched between a variety of other business items. Here’s a quick summary. The substituted memorial which is…
Churchwide – Friday A.M.
Discussion resumed late this morning on the sexuality memorial concerning rostering gay and lesbian people. The debate is whether is forward the memorial to the Sexuality Social Statement Task Force or deal with it at…
Churchwide – Thursday
The Memorials Committee brought the sexuality memorials to the floor for consideration Thursday afternoon. As you can imagine, there was a flurry of motions, amendments and discussions. The first memorial to come to the floor…
Churchwide – Tuesday P.M.
It was the busiest day so far. Late in the afternoon session, the discussion of the sexuality resolutions came up. It was held as a quasi quorum as a whole. It is basically a parliamentary…
Churchwide – Wednesday Lunch Report
This morning we covered a variety of topics in session. One of the most interesting things was a keynote from an African Bishop. I am sorry that I do not have here name with me….