The Anglican Journal reports that "a cloud of uncertainty remains as to whether the (Eastern) synod...has jurisdiction over the matter or whether it resides with the national convention, which last year defeated a similar motion to allow the blessing of same-sex unions. According to the Anglican Journal, the ELCIC’s National Church Council "is expected to decide on the matter when it meets in September" at which time "ELCIC national bishop Raymond Schultz...plans to make his own recommendation during that meeting".
Monday, January 25, 2010
Lutherans Ponder Next Step as Synod Votes for Same-Sex Blessings
The Anglican Journal reports that "a cloud of uncertainty remains as to whether the (Eastern) synod...has jurisdiction over the matter or whether it resides with the national convention, which last year defeated a similar motion to allow the blessing of same-sex unions. According to the Anglican Journal, the ELCIC’s National Church Council "is expected to decide on the matter when it meets in September" at which time "ELCIC national bishop Raymond Schultz...plans to make his own recommendation during that meeting".
