{"id":28260,"date":"2020-06-08T22:34:31","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T02:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anglicansamizdat.net\/wordpress\/?p=28260"},"modified":"2020-06-10T20:26:01","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T00:26:01","slug":"diocese-of-algoma-will-perform-same-sex-marriages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anglicansamizdat.net\/wordpress\/diocese-of-algoma-will-perform-same-sex-marriages\/","title":{"rendered":"Diocese of Algoma will perform same-sex marriages"},"content":{"rendered":"

With all the excitement about contagion and racism, it almost seemed as if the Anglican church had forgotten that which is most dear to it: sex.<\/p>\n

Fear not, the obsession still lives! Archbishop Anne Germond has announced that the Diocese of Algoma will start conducting same-sex marriages.<\/p>\n

Things are finally returning to normal.<\/p>\n

From here<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\"\"I have weighed the matter of same sex marriage in the church carefully and prayerfully, only too aware of the heavy burden that lies on me as the time arrives to make a decision for the Diocese of Algoma. I believe that the decision I have made is the result of my prayerful and attentive listening to Algoma\u2019s corporate discernment over many years and reflects the position and desire of the majority of people in this diocese. I am,therefore,granting permission for duly qualified same sex couples who are part of ecclesial communities and who intend to live in faithful and committed relationships to celebrate the sacrament of marriage in our diocese.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here is an updated list of dioceses that will marry same-sex couples:
\n<\/strong>Diocese of Saskatoon
\nDiocese of Algoma
\n<\/strong>Diocese of Ontario
\n<\/strong>Diocese of Central Newfoundland
\nDiocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador
\nDiocese of Western Newfoundland
\nDiocese of New Westminster
\nDiocese of Toronto
\nDiocese of Niagara
\nDiocese of Montreal
\nDiocese of Ottawa
\nDiocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
\nDiocese of Rupert\u2019s Land
\nDiocese of Kootenay
\nDiocese of Edmonton
\nDiocese of B.C.
\nDiocese of Huron<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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