Thursday, June 3, 2004

1. Resolutions

A134, Blessing of same-sex unions

Members resumed debate on a motion to add a section to Resolution A134 to read, “affirm the integrity and sanctity of committed adult same-sex relationships.”

General Synod defeated an amendment to alter the wording of the new section to read “affirm and love those who are in committed adult same-sex relationships.”

General Synod passed the amendment to add a section to Resolution A134. The resolution carried as amended.

A135 Blessing of same-sex unions: resources

To request resources on the blessing of same-sex unions. Carried as amended to remove the words, “to assist the church in implementing the resolution on same-sex unions and.”


Same-sex Blessings