Conservative Episcopal Priest Defies Maryland Bishop at Accokeek Church
At Christ Church in Accokeek, conservative priest Father Samuel Edwards plans to officiate Sunday services despite an order from acting Washington Bishop Jane Holmes Dixon to leave. The dispute highlights rifts within the Episcopal Church over same sex unions and women’s ordination, with Edwards labeling the church as “unchurch” and reforms needed.
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A8 states honor vets with Eisenhower tree
Memorial observances honor veterans with an Eisenhower tree planting ceremony at Apopka Cemetery on Memorial Day. Families and local residents participate, with involvement from Texas A&M University in College Station. A first-year history student Mr. Monroe is noted in connection to the event.
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Man Adopts Gay Partner in Silver Spring Court
In Silver Spring Maryland a Montgomery County man adopted his male partner in a sealed court proceeding Judge Beard's law clerk Tracy Silverman said Friday The couple declined public identification for privacy reasons Their records remain sealed The lawyer James Shrybman said the couple hoped the court would validate their relationship through the adoption Lambda Legal described the case as part of a broader move for protections as same sex couples seek status beyond marriage The state had discussed domestic partnerships and Montgomery County offers employee domestic partnership benefits
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