[edow] Convention passes resolution calling for "restraint" in consenting to Episcopal consecrations

[Church House News]

The General Convention of the Episcopal Church today passed a resolution
"call(ing) upon Standing Committees and bishops with jurisdiction to
exercise restraint by not consenting to the consecration of any
candidate to the episcopate whose manner of life presents to the wider
church and will lead to further strains on communion."

Bishop John Chane opposed the resolution. His attempt to remove the
"manner of life" provision was defeated in the House of Bishops. 

Presiding Bishop-elect Katharine Jefferts Schori supported the
resolution saying it was "far from adequate," but "the best we are going
to manage at this convention."

She said she did not understand the resolution as "slamming the door on
our gay brothers and sisters," and urged the convention to work towards
their full inclusion.

The resolution is not binding on bishops or standing committees.