The Episcopal Bishops' Proclamation

We proclaim the Gospel of what God has done and is doing in Christ,
of the dignity of every human being, and of justice, compassion, and peace.

We proclaim the Gospel that in Christ there is no Jew or Greek, no male or female, no slave or free.

We proclaim the Gospel that in Christ all God's children, including women,
are full and equal participants in the life of Christ's Church.

We proclaim the Gospel that in Christ all God's children, including gay and lesbian persons,
are full and equal participants in the life of Christ's Church.

We proclaim the Gospel that stands against any violence,
including violence done to women and children
as well as those who are persecuted because of their differences,
often in the name of God.

We proclaim a Gospel that welcomes diversity of thought
and encourages free and open theological debate
as a way of seeking God's truth.

If that means that others reject us and communion with us,
as some have already done,
we must with great regret and sorrow accept their decision.

The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church, March 20, 2007

As formatted by The Rt. Rev. Dr. Omed. Who, by the way, wishes you an equitable equinox.