[Magdalen] PB / TEC

[Eleanor Braun]

Oh, Rick, what great news!  Congratulations!  Looking forward to all the
details.  So glad Malcolm approves!

Eleanor

On Sun, Mar 1, 2015 at 8:01 PM, Rick Mashburn <ricklmashburn at gmail.com>
wrote:

> It was great to see the PB. It was even greater to see our listsib Lynn! I
> was also very happy to see +David Reed installed as our Bishop Coadjutor.
>
> I was also pleased to hear Bp. Lillibridge's remarks regarding blessing of
> same gender relationships. He basically recounted all the discussions and
> preparations that have happened in our Diocese over the last 10+ years. He
> also referenced the upcoming decision directed from the Supreme Court as
> well as what will likely happen at GC this summer. And, the requests he has
> received from three parishes here for permission to offer same gender
> blessings.
>
> So, I believe he was laying the foundation to approve those requests. If
> and when he does, no one can say that they didn't know, that we didn't have
> enough time, that we didn't discuss the theology behind why we are moving
> ahead or that he was unduly pressured. Now, I know there will be some
> parishes that will say those things...and more! But, most people that heard
> is address felt the same way.
>
> And, on a more personal level: it matters to me individually now and not
> just as a principal. Yes, I've been seeing someone for a while now. Yes, I
> asked him and he said yes. More info will be forthcoming. He's in the
> process now of coming out to his family and preparing them (hopefully) to
> move forward with us!
>
> Peace, Rick
>
> P.S. Yes, Malcolm had given his consent already!
> On Mar 1, 2015 6:37 PM, "Lynn Ronkainen" <houstonklr at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I got to see and hear the PB over the weekend. She was in SanMarcos, TX
> > for the 'service' of celebrating the  movement of a Suffragen Bishop of
> the
> > Dio of West TX into the position of co-adjutor Bishop in the same dio.
> > Apparently there is no formal service as the person is already a bishop,
> > but a lively service was held none the less... +Kathryn also spoke at a
> > luncheon on Friday which I had the good fortune to attend after a friend
> in
> > the dio (formerly of my church in Houston) gave me a ticket.  As always,
> it
> > is nice to hear from her.
> >
> > Also had several *tiny* mini-meets with our list brother from SanAntonio,
> > Rick Mashburn, a delegate, in between standing guard at my display. Here
> > begins a month of 3 weeks of seminary visits - Sewanee this week,
> Virginia
> > Next week and  Yale/Berkeley the week of the 23rd. I'm tired already!
> >
> > Lynn
> >
> > My email has changed to: houstonKLR at gmail.com
> >
> > website: www.ichthysdesigns.com
> >
> > When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have
> not
> > a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave
> me."
> > attributed to Erma Bombeck
> >
>