My homily for May 6 dealt with the issue of the blessing of same-sex unions, which will be on the agenda at the meeting of General Synod in June. While most of the feedback I received was very positive, I am aware that some people are troubled by this matter. To that end, I have put together this list of on-line resources dealing with this very complex question. (A letter to General Synod supporting the blessing of covenanted relationships for gay and lesbian people, signed to date by over 1700 people, may be found here.).

1.   The Diocese of New Westminster has extensive resources here.

2.      An opposing viewpoint is presented on the Anglican Essentials website.

3.      The Diocese of Ottawa’s Task Group On Gays and Lesbians has compiled a very helpful resource page, which includes links to most of the important recent (since 1995) events and documents pertaining to the issue.            

4.      The Windsor Report and a number of associated documents may be found on the Anglican Communion Office’s Windsor Process home page

5.      The St. Michael Report of the Primate’s Theological Commission.            

6.      The resolutions on sexuality proposed for consideration by General Synod by the Council of General Synod.           

7.      The Primate’s Theological Commission responded to the resolutions with a statement.          

8.      The House of Bishops’ Pastoral statement to General Synod.

9.   A very helpful analysis of the world situation by Archbishop Ndugangane of South Africa is reported here.