The Episcopal Church Welcomes You

Amelia at My Mother Is a Father posts on the statement by Bishop Stephen Lane of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine in support of voting "No" on Question 1, about which he says:

The passage of Question 1 would deny those [marriage] rights to certain persons on the basis of sexual orientation, and it would create two classes of citizens and deny one group what we believe is best for them and for society.

Bishop Lane's closing words remind all of us who call ourselves Episcopalians of our church's "tagline":

Our tagline of many years, The Episcopal Church Welcomes You, has never seemed more important. I hope and pray the welcome and pastoral care that same-gender couples receive in many of the Episcopal congregations across Maine will open doors to renewed participation in the lives of our congregations and communities.

(My emphasis)

Amen.