Letter to the editor: Do the right thing

Notes: "'Should clergy perform marriages ?' (June 2011, p. 6) stirred up a lot of feelings. It offends me that [the House of Bishops] would consider not performing marriages simply because it would mean not having to include same-sex marriages. We sing in church often that 'All are welcome', but do we really mean what we say ? Marriage and the family are central to the church community and same-sex couples need to feel part of the family, too. My husband is the parish administrator, and I've served on committees and the parish leadership team. We have been in a committed relationship for 26 years. Do the right thing and pass the blessing/marriage of same-sex couples as it means so much to be totally accepted". [Text of entire article.]

Subjects: Marriage - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Same sex unions - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Inclusiveness - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada