The House of Bishops has authorized the use and study of provisional rites for the blessing of same-sex unions. By a vote of 111 in favor, 41 no, and 3 abstaining, Resolution A049 was passed by the bishops during the afternoon session of the 5th legislative day of the 77th General Convention on 9 July 2012. The resolution now goes to the House of Deputies for final action.
The text of the resolution at this stage of the legislative process states the bishops “authorize for provisional use I Will Bless You and You Will Be a Blessing for study and use in congregations and dioceses of The Episcopal Church.”
