Sunday was the deadline imposed by conservative factions in the worldwide Anglican Church for an unequivocal pledge not to consecrate another gay bishop or approve an official prayer service for same-sex couples, and the date was marked by an appearance of presiding bishop of the American church in San Francisco, the city many regard as the gay capital of the world.
Before conducting services at Grace Cathedral the Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori took part in a forum that included a large number of LGBT Episcopalians.
"[We are] not going backward, but willing to pause," Jefferts Schori declared, echoing the final statement of last month's House of Bishops meeting where the conservative demands were addressed.
"All people - including gay and lesbian Christians and non-Christians - are deserving of the fullest regard of the church," Jefferts Schori told the standing room only audience.
Before conducting services at Grace Cathedral the Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori took part in a forum that included a large number of LGBT Episcopalians.
"[We are] not going backward, but willing to pause," Jefferts Schori declared, echoing the final statement of last month's House of Bishops meeting where the conservative demands were addressed.
"All people - including gay and lesbian Christians and non-Christians - are deserving of the fullest regard of the church," Jefferts Schori told the standing room only audience.
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