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Oasis Links:
Join the Oasis Group on
Oasis Allies
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What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
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 Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
 Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
 
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
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OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
|
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| |
OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
|
| |
| |
OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
|
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| |
OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
|
| |
| |
OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
|
| |
| |
OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
|
| |
| |
OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
|
| |
| |
OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
|
| |
| |
OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
|
| |
| |
OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
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OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
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EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
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The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
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OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
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OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
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OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
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OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
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OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
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OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
|
|
What happened at Lambeth?
If you
want to know what happened in Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference,
you can:
|
Petition
to Win Marriage Back
EQCA is already crunching numbers
and doing extensive research to determine what election and what ballot
language would give us the best chance to win marriage back.
We need to have a grassroots army
ready to hit the streets if we are unsuccessful in court.
Thank you to all who have already
signed up to carry petitions to qualify a new initiative to win marriage
back. If you haven’t already,
sign the petition now at
www.eqca.org/petition. And please forward this call to action on to
everyone you know.
|
|
The Bishop's London March sought
justice for the poor -
but not LGBT people.
|
Bishop Marc and fellow bishops join in escorting Bishop Gene Robinson to the
Changing Attunes/Integrity Eucharist. |
The Oasis Witnesses @ Lambeth
came from across America and
around the world. |
Presiding Bishop Kathryn Jeffords Shori
and Oasis President Tom Jackson
at Lambeth. |
|
In 2008: We Had A Great PRIDE!
Bishop
Marc Andrus celebrated our annual Pride Mass outside on the parade route and
then came along with us - and our Pride Kazoo Band - as we made the historic
march down Market Street.
More photos here.
Thanks to all who helped:
The Rt. Rev Marc Andrus,
Bishop of California, Presider & Preacher
The Rev. Vicki Gray,
Deacon
Mr. Thomas C. Jackson,
Subdeacon
Ms. Rebeca Rivera,
Intercessor
The Rev. Nancy Pennekamp,
Presentor of Lambeth Pilgrims
Also: The Rev. Tommy Dillon, St Aidan’s, San
Francisco; the Rev. John Kirkley, St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco; the
Reverend Rosa Lee Harden & Lois Williams, Holy
Innocents; the Rev. Lyle Beckman, San Francisco Night Ministry; and St.
Paul’s Oakland, home and organizers of the Pride Kazoo Band.
Special thanks to our 2008 Contingent Monitors!
Thanks to them we would are able
to march. Our 2008 monitors include:
Andrew Aldrich; the Rev. Davidson
Bidwell-Waite; Robert Craig; Amy Fielder; Charles Frisbie; Trish Grima; the
Rev. Teddy Knight; the Rev. Chris McManus; the Rev. Nancy Pennekamp; Josie
Ramos; the Rev. Trish Ross; and Fernando Sampaio.
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OASIS CALIFORNIAThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniaMailing Address: Oasis
California,
Oasis California,
Post Office Box 7802, Menlo Park, CA, 94026-7802 Copyright © 1999-2008 Oasis California All rights reserved.
Revised:
05/05/09
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Oasis California
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
Ministry
of the Episcopal Diocese of California
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It was the best of times; it was the worst of
times. And it was clearly not our "Father’s" Lambeth Conference.
That opening sentence from Charles Dickens’ A
Tale of Two Cities reflected some of my experience at The 2008 Lambeth
Conference.
It was the worst of times because of the divide,
made visible by a plethora of different colored lanyards, between those on the
inside (bishops, their spouses and the staff) and those who were on the outside
(everyone else). For some, this color coded way of life seemed oddly reminiscent
of life under Apartheid in South Africa.
It was the best of times because of unexpected
moments of grace arising in the most peculiar places – places like the balcony
of a college gym that served as the “marketplace” where companies and causes set
up booths and banners to peddle their wares, services and ideas.
 Lambeth 2008 was, if judged in the terms of goals
set by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, a success. It was a very
different from the last Lambeth Conference in 1998. That session was conceived
of as a legislative meeting, a conference where a majority could, through
passage of Lambeth Resolution 1.10, “put a nail in the coffin” of LGBT inclusion
in the Anglican Church. Since Lambeth 1.10, Bishop Gene Robinson became the
bishop of New Hampshire and the practice of blessing same gender couples has
spread to many dioceses. A great deal of heat, and not very much light, has
emerged from the Anglican Communion in the past decade.
Archbishop Williams planned Lambeth 2008 as a
different kind of conference, one without legislation, one focused on building
community through small “Indaba” group sessions, studying the Bible and learning
about issues which have been swept aside. To achieve this, conference planners
designed a session that began with a retreat during which the Archbishop of
Canterbury began to emerge as a leader among the bishops. During the next two
weeks, a bishop began their day by worshiping with their colleagues and then met
in small ‘indaba’ groups, picking up an African word for meetings where
significant questions are worked through in a community. The bishops continued
with small group bible study, workshops on issues, and evening prayer. After
dinner, the bishops might hear a talk or attend a ‘fringe event’ sponsored by a
group like Integrity or Virginia Theological Seminary or an ex-gay ministry.
Rather than vote on a series of concluding
resolutions, the bishops produced a “reflection paper.” If it reads like notes
from an annual vestry retreat it is because the indaba process closely tracked
what happens in any community that works to reconcile conflicting views into a
common vision.
Through this process, Canadian and American
bishops were able to explain the biblical basis for their efforts to include
LGBT people in their church. Bishops from other countries were able to express
the difficulties they experienced as a result of inclusion of LGBT people in
Canada and America. Few bishops changed their opinion on any issue, but the fact
that bishops with opposing views talked without rancorous emotional outbursts
was a sea change from 1998.
 Perhaps more important, the bishops explored
their differing approaches to studying the bible. For the first time, some heard
of alternative readings of texts that have been long used to condemn gay people.
And that is a step towards greater understanding. In the “official” press
conference pictured at right, Dr Maria Akrof, wife of the Archbishop of West
Africa explained that while churches in some parts of the world have been
dealing with the issue of homosexuality for a long time, this is a new issue for
many Africans, and they need time before they will be as far along on this
journey as others.
I think I understand where the Archbishop of
Canterbury is coming from in all this. While he personally supports Inclusion of
LGBT people in the church, he feels compelled to try and preserve the Anglican
Communion. He takes Lambeth 1.10 as the starting point not because a Lambeth
Resolution has the force of cannon law but
because it accurately reflects where the communion was in 1998.
I think I understand where the Archbishop of
Canterbury is coming from in all this. While he personally supports Inclusion of
LGBT people in the church, he feels compelled to try and preserve the Anglican
Communion. He takes Lambeth 1.10 as the starting point not because a Lambeth
Resolution has the force of cannon law but
because it accurately reflects where the communion was in 1998.
In his “Concluding
Presidential Address to the Lambeth Conference 2008,”
Archbishop Williams said:
“A fellow-Christian may believe they have a
profound fresh insight. They seek to persuade others about it. A healthy church
gives space for such exchanges. But the Christian with the new insight can’t
claim straight away that this is now what the Church of God believes
or intends; and it quite rightly takes a long time before any novelty can
begin to find a way into the public liturgy, even if it has been widely
agreed. Confusion arises when what is claimed as a new discernment presents
itself as carrying the Church’s authority.”
On the one hand, this text explains the
Archbishop’s call for a moratorium on establishment of rites for blessing same
sex couples, because approving a rite creates “confusion” by presenting “itself
as carrying the Church’s authority.”
On the other hand, the Archbishop approves of
clergy providing the “pastoral care” needed by same gender couples, even if that
entails blessing the couples in church. Providing pastoral care, apparently,
does not carry the Church’s authority.”
On the one hand, the Archbishop calls for a
moratorium on election of gay or lesbian bishops.
On the one hand, the Archbishop seems to not have
a problem with a gay or lesbian bishop who is in the closet or who is celibate.
The difficulty presented by New Hampshire Bishop Gene Robinson, it seems is that
he is not living with his partner Mark in a celibate relationship.,
 Justice
for the poor but not LGBT people?
Interestingly, Archbishop Williams was
uncharacteristically clear in dismissing the call for Bishop Robinson’s
resignation raised by some conservative bloggers “covering” the conference.
We are left, then, standing in that “long time
before any novelty can begin to find a way into the public liturgy.” The wheels
of the Anglican Communion are turning slowly, and perhaps inevitably, towards
inclusion of all God’s children in the church. We have a responsibility to those
in dioceses where homosexuality is demonized, a responsibility that calls us to
remain in the Anglican Communion and keep those wheels turning.
Some other important insights merged from Lambeth
2008 as the assembled bishops made clear they:
·
regard the Archbishop of Canterbury
as their leader;
·
want to remain in Communion;
·
will pursue a Covenant; and
·
Reject any enforcement mechanism to
punish churches who do not abide by the Covenant.
 So where do we go from here? Some predications:
·
Work on a covenant will continue –
for several years.
·
The Archbishop of Canterbury, who
has long supported an enforcement mechanism for this covenant, will try to
create an alternative mechanism. He will fail.
·
Those bishops who have been
cherry-picking wealthy American parishes to add to their diocese will continue.
Around the world, more and more Anglican bishops will see their actions as a
potential threat.
·
Some bishops will increase their
support of the Millennium Development Goals. The conservatives who are so
concerned with gays and lesbians will not. Eventually, people will notice.
·
Several American bishops will try
to lead their people out of the US Episcopal Church. They will be deposed and
the courts will eventually return the dioceses to the National church. Millions
of dollars that could have been spent on reaching Millennium Development Goals
will be paid to lawyers and public relations firms.
·
Some priests and bishops will try
to lead their people to the Roman Catholic Church. Roman Catholic leaders will
not welcome them with open arms because they remember how much trouble the last
bunch of priests and bishops were after they converted in the wake of the
ordination of women.
 Bishop Marc and fellow bishops escort New
Hampshire Bishop Gene Robinson to the Changing Attitudes/Integrity Eucharist
Taking the group picture of all the bishops is
one of the “big things” at each Lambeth. It takes a long time to herd hundreds
of bishops onto a set of grandstands for the photograph. As the laborious
process neared completion, some of the male bishops started singing Amazing
Grace. First they sang in unison and then they broke into harmony, sounding like
a well-rehearsed men’s chorus. A few measures later, the voices of our women
bishops rose above the old harmony, reminding us of how much better we sound
with both men and women as equals – and also of how few women are bishops across
the Anglican Communion. After the group photo, the women bishops assembled for
their own group picture.
 The Women Bishops at Lambeth With the
Archbishop and Bishop Coadjutor of Korea
Then another amazing thing happened: the
archbishop and bishop coadjutor of Korea walked up and asked to have their
pictures taken with the assembled women bishops. “You weren’t here last time,”
one of them explained with a smile.
Such is the stuff of Lambeth: moments of
surprising grace surrounded by something approaching an old boys club.
And now for a bit of personal reflection. During
Lambeth 2008, I worked as a reporter for the Diocese of California and as an
organizer for Oasis California. As a member of the press, I heard the Archbishop
and other leaders of the Communion speak first hand. I walked with the Bishops
and their spouses through the streets of London to support the Millennium
Development Goals.
 I also spent an evening on a candlelight tour of
Canterbury Cathedral, a tour that began at the great western doors with a
discussion of how important it is for everyone to know that these doors will
open for them, that they are welcome in this church. Holding our candles, we
walked past where Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170. As we walked in
back of the high altar, we saw where his shrine stood until it was torn down on
the orders of King Henry VIII. But the king could not remove the impression left
by thousands of pilgrims as they crawled on their knees past the Becket’s
shrine.
Sometimes, the most moving revelations come from
the piety of pilgrims not the edicts of the powerful.
As an organizer for Oasis California, I
coordinated
Witness at Lambeth, a program that brought a small group of LGBT people to
Canterbury. Some of us came from the east coast, some from the west, and a few
from far outside the US. We came to see what Lambeth was like, to meet with
those who would meet with us as individuals, and to share our experiences. We
came as pilgrims
 Bible Study @ Lambeth through Alongside
Lambeth
Much of our time centered on “Alongside
Lambeth,” a quasi-official program for people who were on pilgrimage to
Canterbury during Lambeth.
Each day we began with morning prayers and bible
study, each afternoon we met to hear a speaker and say evening prayer, each
night we attended fringe events or worked together on the daily newsletter
published by a small band of volunteers.
 Some of the Witness @ Lambeth Pilgrims.
Check out our blogs.
We met for morning prayers and bible
study in the balcony of that college gym I mentioned earlier. Sometimes there
weren’t enough chairs, other times we’d have to shout to be heard over the din
of people doing business down below. We were from Africa, North America and
Europe. We ranged from the dean of the cathedral in South Africa to a curate
from a small English town to Canadians who lived in their nation’s capitol.
We were a diverse group, and from that diversity
emerged a richness in dialogue that exceeded my best expectations. Those
sessions were transformative, day after day new ideas and insights flowed
through those sessions offering new perspectives on the Gospel of John. And
there I saw the real diversity of God’s people, not a diversity based on skin
color or gender or sexual orientation, but a diversity of opinion and
perspective and in approaching problems that was not skin deep but came from
deep within.
 St. Stephen’s Church opened its doors and its
people opened their hearts, opening its parish house to serve as the working
center of LGBT groups in its parish house and their sanctuary for Alongside
Lambeth talks followed by evening prayer each day.
During Lambeth, I felt blessed to be part of a
diversity of community that went deeper than the differing color of our skin,
nationality or any of the superficial criteria we use to set ourselves off from
others. My time in Canterbury was also spent getting to know some of my fellow
pilgrims, like the Rev. Vicki Gray, who brought new perspectives and
understandings to our group and those bishops who had ears to hear.
Watching our Bishop Marc Andrus advocate for LGBT
people deepened my appreciation for his vision, leadership and courage. Starting
with the planning process, Bishop Marc worked tirelessly to help bishops meet
the “Listening Process” goals set by previous Lambeth Conferences. Without his
efforts, and the struggle of like-minded bishops from around the world, far
different results might have come from this conference.
Logos of some of the LGBT groups working together @ Lambeth
 Our cause was supported by an amazingly diverse
coalition of groups and individual who gave of their time and talent. Groups
like
Integrity and
Oasis partnered with UK groups like
Changing Attitudes and
Inclusive Church. Together, we published newsletters, talked with bishops
and worked to bring LGBT people from Africa.
Lambeth began for me on a Sunday evening when, the Rev. Dr. Giles Fraser (left
greeting parishoners), Vicar of
St. Mary's, Putney High Street, invited
Bishop Gene Robinson to preach in that parish. We continued on the Southbank of London as
Bishop Gene and
Sir Ian McKellen hosted the London premiere of the film
For The Bible Tells Me So. Then we moved on to Canterbury for two weeks of
hard work.
Some people say the Anglican Communion isn’t
worth fighting to preserve. My experience in that upper room says different. No
other church could offer that diversity of insight and perspective. Many
churches span the globe but are not open to diversity of opinion. As Archbishop
Williams said: a “healthy church gives space for such exchanges.” We are a very
healthy church, and that bodes well for us and for all of God’s creation.
Thomas C. Jackson
Oasis President
oasisca.org
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