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Several bishops of the ECUSA have voiced their support for the blessing of same-sex unions, and for the support and care of gay and lesbian people in general.  Here are their scriptural and philosophical arguments in articles, links, and guidelines which they have written. We add to this list as we obtain permission from bishops to publish their documents on the web.

Bennett Sims, retired Bishop of Atlanta

From Convention to Conviction 

How to be True to the Bible and Say Yes to Same-Sex Unions!

Mary Adelia McLeod, Bishop of Vermont

Let the Church Be the First to Issue an Emancipation Proclamation

Douglas Theuner, Bishop of New Hampshire

Sexuality and the Church: Second Opinion

Guidelines on Blessing Same-Sex Unions

Otis Charles, retired Bishop of Utah

On Gay Unions and Marriage

Frederick Borsch, Bishop of Los Angeles

A Letter to Gay and Lesbian Christians

John Chayne, Bishop of Washington

Stephen Charleston, Bishop of Alaska

updated 20 March 2003webmaster