Comments on: Diocese of Huron: same-sex union celebration liturgy

By: Jac

Jac — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:32:31 +0000

Rector? I didn’t think that anyone used that term any more. Is this wiggle room to be able to use whatever church they jolly well like?

By: ML

ML — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:08:28 +0000

Just went to the website and someone must have added the following to #1 under Protocols after this was posted here:
“It is noted that there is to be no exchange of vows, no exchange of rings and no nuptial blessing.”

By: Margo

Margo — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:27:50 +0000

“It is noted that there is to be no exchange of vows, no exchange of rings and no nuptial blessing.”
ML - #2 - I got this ’straight from the horse’s mouth’ when it was distributed - it was there in bold letters.
And yes Jac (#1) ‘Rector’ is still used in Huron - there are certain ‘rights’ associated with it, one being, a Rector cannot be removed without just cause, e.g. doing something illegal or immoral (?!).

By: Sinner

Sinner — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:55:21 +0000

Whether or not rings and vows are exchanged it is still an abomination in the site of God and man - and in many Christian countries would lead to the immediate execution of all concerned, the couple (or triad or foresome or however many participants) and the priest.

By: David

David — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:35:11 +0000

Sinner,
Let’s leave even the hint of condoning the execution of homosexuals out of the comments, please.

By: Dave G

Dave G — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:46:26 +0000

If the gay or lesbian couple is already legally married by an officiant or at City Hall, then why is it necessary to involve the Anglican Church and expect something there.? I don’t think that a male-female natural marriage that is performed at City Hall would expect an extra service at the Anglican Church. The gays and lesbians who want to marry should go to the United Church, Metropolitan Community Church (gay church) or to the Unitarian Church? Why is it necessary to involve the Anglican Church of Canada? What guarantee is there that the gays and lesbians who have the blessing will even continue to attend the Anglican Church?