#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

Diocesan Dailies

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