Bishop Romero has a favorite saying “despacio por que precisa” which he
translates as “take your time, our business is urgent”. He says this
when we are in the heat of discussion, urging us both to make the best
decision we can, and to make time for the thought and prayer needed.
The ECR annual convention just
considered Resolution E – Bishop Search Process:
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Resolved, That the 26th Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Diocese
of El Camino Real requests the Search Committee for the Third Bishop
of El Camino Real and the Electing Convention give equal consideration
to all qualified candidates without regard to their sexual orientation
in compliance with Title III.1.2 of the national Canons.
This complex issue of inclusiveness has been tearing at the worldwide
Anglican Communion for years. Trying to find a balanced way
between many passionate points of view held by devout Christians
around the world requires all of our best efforts and prayers plus the
guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Before we voted, Bishop Romero asked the convention to stop, pray, and
think. He asked us to consider not just our diocese here on California’s
central coast but also the Anglican Communion worldwide. Come Holy Spirit,
Come. The resolution passed overwhelmingly.
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