#GC78 Roundup – July 2, 2015
A roundup of coverage from Salt Lake City
By Diocesan Staff
Want to catch up on what’s happening at the 78th General Convention? Here are some links to stories, videos and more from the folks on the scene.
JULY 2, 2015
Conventional Wisdom
The Rev. Miriam Saxon
A budget for evangelism
DeputyNews.org
Convention agrees to major structural changes
Episcopal News Service
Bishops overwhelmingly oppose divestment in Israel, Palestine
Episcopal News Service
Convention calls for closer relations with Cuban church
Episcopal News Service
Music and dance showcase Utah’s cultural and religious heritage
Episcopal News Service
Mennonites and Episcopalians Say No, for Now, to Israel Divestment
New York Times
Episcopal Church rejects Israel boycott resolution
The Times of Israel
Mind of the House of Bishops Statement: ‘Communion Across Difference’
Episcopal News Service
The following is a sample of the extensive coverage on this topic.
Episcopal church votes to wed gays, not all agree
KUTV Salt Lake City
Anglican head expresses concern about Episcopal vote on gay marriage
Religion News Service
Same Sex
PBS NewsHour
Local Episcopalian church: ‘Bigotry doesn’t have a place’
KING5.com
ND same sex
WDAY (ABC) – Fargo, ND, others in ND
The ‘Splainer: Episcopalians approve same-sex marriage liturgy
Episcopal News Service
Want to remember a real martyr? Learn about Daniels
Andulisia Star
Episcopal Church more expansive and inclusive, thanks to gay marriage votes (COMMENTARY)
Religion News service, Washington Post
God’s surprising ways: a parable
St. Louis Post-Dispatch