Anglcian Church of Canada Synod Continues

5:30 p.m. UPDATE: Same Sex Unions Resolution fails - it passes both the laity and clergy on a simple majority (and earlier attempt for 60% majority), but failed in bishops (by just two votes). However, an earlier vote affirmed that such practices do not conflict with "core doctrine" of the Anglican Church of Canada, which makes it sound as though they can just keep doing what they have been doing with local option. But it's not over yet.

The Synod will be voting on officially sanctioning Same Sex Unions for the entire province this morning and afternoon. Peter of Anglican Essentials is doing a terrific job of getting out the info and the Canadians are also broadcasting with a live webstream of the proceedings. Stay tuned. We'll be posting things as the day goes on. And on. And on.

12:04 p.m. Update: The vote is/was begining on:

A186 Blessing of Same Sex Unions - Core Doctrine of ACC

That this General Synod resolves that the blessing of same-sex unions is consistent with the core doctrine of The Anglican Church of Canada.

12:27 p.m.: Well, it was headed that way, but the vote to close debate failed. They are still debating.

Come join the online international chat over over at PeterO's (England) website here.

12:40 p.m.: Okay, now they are voting.

C/L 152 / 97 Passed
B 21 / 19 Passed
Motion Carried

The Final Language on 186 may be closer to this (still checking):

That this General Synod resolves that the blessing of same-sex unions is not in conflict with the core doctrine in the sense of being creedal of The Anglican Church of Canada.

2:47 p.m.: At 3:00 p.m. (EDT) the Anglican Church of Canada will be debating the following resolution:

Resolution 187: Blessing of Same Sex Union revised

BE IT RESOLVED:

That this General Synod affirm the authority and jurisdiction of any diocesan synod, with the concurrence of its bishop, and in a manner which respects the conscience of the incumbant and will of the parish, to authorize the blessing of committed same sex unions.

4:40 p.m. Debate is now underway.

5:07 p.m.: They are now starting to vote. Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Canada.

5:20 p.m. RESULTS:

BISHOPS DEFEAT THE RESOLUTION. It carries in Laity and Clergy and fails in Bishops.

Laity 78 / 59 Passed
Clergy 63 / 53 Passed
Bishops 19 / 21 Failed

Motion Fails