[Magdalen] PB / TEC

[Jay Weigel]

I'm sure if Malcolm did not, there would be problems.

On Sunday, March 1, 2015, Eleanor Braun <eleanor.braun at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> <javascript:;>>
> 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
> <javascript:;>> 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 <javascript:;>
> > >
> > > 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
> > >
> >
>