Indianapolis Statement given to the House of Deputies: Anglican Ink, July 12, 2012. July 12, 2012
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The Indianapolis Statement dissenting from the authorization of gay blessings has been delivered to the House of Deputies of the 77th General Convention meeting in Indianapolis.
Shortly after the start of the final legislative session on 12 July 2012 the Rev. Canon Neal Michell, Deputy from Dallas, rose on a point of personal privilege and read the Indianapolis Statement – the document presented to the House of Bishops on 11 July by Bishop Michael D. Smith of North Dakota, and gave voice to his dismay.
As other deputies stood in silent solidarity, Dr. Michell read portions of the document, stating the sorrow felt by traditionally minded Episcopalians with the actions taken this week.o the House of Bishops on 11 July by Bishop Michael D. Smith of North Dakota, and gave voice to his dismay.
As other deputies stood in silent solidarity, Dr. Michell read portions of the document, stating the sorrow felt by traditionally minded Episcopalians with the actions taken this week.
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Proud of you Neil!
Fr. Chuck Reischman
George, in the interest of accuracy, it should be noted that the Statement misidentifies the resolution that declined to take a position on the Anglican Covenant. That was resolution B055. Resolution D008 was about continued relationships within the Anglican Communion. I mentioned this to Neal shortly after his address. I am hoping that the bishops will not mind correcting their Statement. Anyone checking to read the texts of the resolution will otherwise be likely confused as to what they meant.
All the best,
Tobias