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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Lambeth Conference

Lambeth Conference stories: 2 news summaries

Anglican Church Votes for Women Bishops

Church of England risks schism over issue

Jul 8, 08 4:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Church of England, already buffeted by worldwide Anglican battles over gay clergy, is heading for a showdown after a bitter debate over women bishops. The General Synod yesterday voted in London to support ordaining women bishops—and struck down any compromise that would have appeased traditionalists opposed to women... More »

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Anglican Church • Archbishop of Canterbury • laity • Church of England • Lambeth Conference • General Synod • Bishop of Winchester • Bishop of Dover • Archbishop of York • Bishop of Durham

 Gay Episcopal
 Bish Weds Partner 

Civil union in church with 20-year partner

Jun 9, 08 6:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - New Hampshire's openly gay Episcopal bishop has tied the knot with his longtime partner in a civil union. Undercover police were among the 120 guests at the private ceremony in case of trouble, reports the Concord Monitor. The civil ceremony by a justice uniting Bishop Gene Robinson and his partner... More »

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gay marriage • New Hampshire • Episcopal Church • Anglican Church • Mark Andrew • Gene Robinson • civil union • Anglican church conference • Lambeth Conference

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