Covenant and Blessing

While this material addresses the issue of same gender blessings, the overarching point is to focus on our unity found in our mutual dependence on Jesus Christ.

Entire Curriculum (55 pages)

• Cover, Table of Contents, 10 Commandments for Discussions, Page 1-4
• Session 1: Covenant, Blessing, and the Role of the Church, Page 5-14
• Session 2: A Christian History of Marriage and Marriage Today, Page 15-22
• Session 3: The Anglican Approach to Holy Scripture: Beyond the Modern Box, Page 23-26
• Session 4: The Bible and Sexuality, Page 27-35
• Session 5: Covenant, Blessing and Personal Experience, Page 36-37
• Life Narratives, Page 38-54
• Course Evaluation Form, Page 55

Pastor Gail's letter of support for this class.

Documents from the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church

• Resources for blessing same-gender relationships, for parishes, clergy, and couples (includes the liturgy)
• The Witnessing and Blessing of a Lifelong Covenant, provisional liturgy for same-gender blessings