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A message from Bishop Michael Oulton of the Diocese of Ontario

by Sandy Adams

Dear Friends, I am writing further to my letter to the diocese sent during General Synod following the vote on changes to the Marriage Canon that would allow for the marriage of same sex couples. Since the motion to change the marriage canon passed first reading at General Synod in 2016, we have been engaged [...]

Bishop Oulton’s remarks on the decision of same sex marriage at Synod

by Sandy Adams

Dear Friends, Last night was a very difficult night for our church. Following the vote at General Synod regarding changes to the Marriage Canon to make possible the provision of equal marriage, the motion was defeated, having not received the required 2/3 majority vote in the House of Bishops. The resolution had been passed by [...]