A more open episcopacy? Yes!

The big news from General Convention today is that the Bishops passed by a 2-to-1 margin Resolution D025, which was passed by a similar margin yesterday in the House of Deputies. This is a significant affirmation of our Anglican identity. More details can be found at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_112523_ENG_HTM.htm. Take time to read the resolution in detail. Great stuff! Those who were present with the House of Bishops this afternoon said they worked very, very hard. During the Deputies' debate on D025 several people asked: "Will this revoke B033?" The answer is that while B033 called for a time of moratorium and restraint, D025 affirms the canons of the Episcopal Church as our source of authority for moving through the ordination process. This does not technically revoke B033, but does effectively "move beyond it," which seems to be the will of many participating in this year's General Convention.