New Jersey: Episcopalians Welcome Gays

CHERRY HILL (March 5, 2006)--The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey affirmed at its annual convention Saturday that it welcomes all people regardless of their sexual orientation, and that gay people may become priests or hold other church offices.

More than 450 delegates from 160 churches in the diocese voted on the resolution.

There was affirmation -- but not agreement.

Delegates rejected two other resolutions calling for moratoriums on blessing same-sex unions and on the ordination of "any person who is in a sexual relationship other than holy matrimony."

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