(BOSTON GLOBE) Episcopalians, gathering this week in Indianapolis for their triennial General Convention, are expected to overwhelmingly approve trial use of a new liturgy for blessing same-sex unions.
The vote could prompt the bishop of Western Massachusetts, where Episcopal priests are still not allowed to bless or marry gay couples, to revisit his policy.
In 2009, the Episcopal Church lifted a temporary ban on blessing gay unions and said bishops may provide “generous pastoral response” to gay couples, especially in states that allow civil unions or gay marriages.