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July 26 2005 By virtueonline Diocese of Fort Worth appeals to the Panel of Reference

Under the present canons, the Diocese of Fort Worth would not be able to proceed with the consecration of my successor (when that time comes) unless he agreed to the ordination of women as priests.

The Panel is asked to help find a way for the Diocese to remain a full member of the Anglican Communion, while maintaining the historic practice of the church catholic of a male priesthood.

The Rt. Rev. Jack Leo Iker
Bishop of Fort Worth
July 25, 2005

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July 25 2005 By virtueonline LONDON: Gay clergy can 'marry' but no sex

The worldwide Anglican Communion is deeply divided over the issue of gay clergy and has been brought to the brink of schism over the election of its first openly gay bishop, the Right Rev Gene Robinson, in New Hampshire in the US.

The first civil partnership is expected to be registered in Brighton on December 21, involving a lesbian independent church minister, the Rev Debbie Gaston, and Elaine Cook.

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July 24 2005 By virtueonline LOS ANGELES: Bishops meet. Discuss Issues Confronting ECUSA

Participants:

The Right Reverend James M. Adams, Diocese of Western Kansas

The Right Reverend J. Jon Bruno, Diocese of Los Angeles

The Right Reverend John B. Chane, Diocese of Washington

The Right Reverend Robert W. Duncan, Diocese of Pittsburgh

The Right Reverend Dorsey F. Henderson, Diocese of Upper South Carolina

The Right Reverend Daniel W. Herzog, Diocese of Albany

The Right Reverend Mark Hollingsworth, Jr., Diocese of Ohio

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July 22 2005 By virtueonline CONNECTICUT: Bishop's attorney asked to withdraw Inhibition against Hansen

Father Hansen and the Bishop need not meet for that purpose, of course, but if a meeting is desired by the Bishop, then Father Hansen must be provided with a Consultant, at the expense of the Diocese, as required by canon law in such cases. Hopefully, that meeting will lead to a resolution of the sabbatical leave issue, as well, with Attorney Reeve's assistance.

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July 22 2005 By virtueonline ENGLAND: Awaiting judgement

There has naturally been speculation about the working methods of the Panel and the nature of the appeals which might come before it. The two accounts below are of the series of events leading up to the lodging of two such appeals, from South America and Australia. Forward in Faith UK will, of course be watching carefully the procedures of the new Panel.

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July 21 2005 By virtueonline ENGLAND: Connecticut Bishop Rejects Panel of Reference

Bishop Smith Bishop inhibited the Rev Mark Hansen, rector of St John's, Bristol, Connecticut, for failing to abide by the diocese's sabbatical guidelines -- and by doing so, the diocese claims, pastorally neglecting his congregation.

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July 21 2005 By virtueonline NEW HAMPSHIRE: Breakaway Anglican church in Rochester celebrates first year

But despite their differences, members of the church were willing to come to a compromise, but then the diocese removed the license of their beloved minister, the Rev. Donald Wilson, for insubordination when he refused to meet with the diocese in Concord to discuss the issue of Robinson.

"If it wasn't for the Diocese of New Hampshire's decision to remove his license, we probably wouldn't have left Redeemer," Lewis said. "That was the climatic turn for us."

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July 19 2005 By virtueonline BRAZIL: Venables "Discouraged" to act in Recifé

Although he recognizes positive values in the person of Bishop Robinson Cavalcanti, of Recife ("His evangelical position seems to me especially sympathetic"), he disagrees deeply with his positions ("Bishop Robinson considers the homosexual question, in this diversion manifestations, a watershed") and from his historical stands ("The Bishop "already" knows exactly what is true").

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July 19 2005 By virtueonline NAIROBI: Archbishop's visit to focus on Aids

They said they would raise and defend the decision by African churches to sever ties and reject funding from their counterpart in the United States, the US Episcopal church, over its consecration of a gay bishop in 2003.

"Our position is very clear; we have nothing to do with anybody who supports homosexuality," Githinji said, a position echoed by another senior church official.

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July 18 2005 By virtueonline BRISTOL, CT: St. John's Vestry Blasts Bishop Andrew Smith

We want to be members in good standing in the Anglican Communion. The constitution of the Episcopal Church says that it is a constituent member of the Anglican Communion. We are faithful Episcopalians. We have not abandoned the communion of this church. Neither has our rector. Yet you as a bishop have taken actions that places in danger our ability to remain in the Anglican Communion.

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