Day 10 - Finale
In our wrap up episode we poll the multitudes about their favorite convention 'bling', learn about Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation's U2charist, hear from Ed Bacon about how being gay is a gift from God, get a quick review of Integrity's legislative work and give thanks for the hard work of our Integrity volunteers and allies.
Day 9
In this episode we take a look at what folks on the street think the term "marriage equality" means, hear from our bishops, priests and laity just after the bishops pass a resolution that supports the development of rites for the blessing of same sex relationships, take a look at the special insights of emergent church guru Brian McLaren, and hear from long time Integrity members Dottie Fuller and Gil Grady about their first General Convention experience in Anaheim in 1985.
Day 8
Today we hear from two of the younger members of the House of Deputies, Carolyn Chu and Sam Gould, as well as some young adult convention-goers. R u tweeting or texting while u r here? You're not alone! Social networking and new forms of communication abound @gc. But we save the best for last: a flashback to when fax machines were cutting edge.
Day 7
It was a busy day in Anaheim. We take a look at some of the happenings around the impact of the new documentary, Voices of Witness Africa, the founding of the Integrity Uganda chapter, a legislative update, and the march and demonstration in support of Disney hotel workers.
Day 6
Yesterday the House of Deputies passed a resolution that moves beyond the de facto moratorium on LGBT bishops in the Episcopal Church. Watch some of that discussion and hear Susan Russell's take on it. See how convention-goers answer the question, "What would you like to say to the church?" and find out what 2 youth ministers from Utah have to say about the 76th General Convention.
Day 5
Lead story: Dean Rowan Smith from South Africa explains ubuntu.
Once again the Integrity Eucharist was a moving experience. On IntegriTV you'll learn about some of the early history of this service, share a moment with Bishop Barbara Harris and get up close with some attendees for their reaction.
Day 3
Day 3 of General Convention brought a colorful display of T-Shirts that said, "Here am I, send me!" We take a look at other colorful fashions, hear from Michael Hopkins about the power of personal stories, and listen to Dee Tavolaro talk about what it means for him to be a transman in the Episcopal Church.
Day 2 of General Convention brings news of the meeting of the Anaheim 8 with the Archbishop of Canterbury, a story about one of the new deputies from Fort Worth, on-the-street interviews on the topic of Ubuntu, and a look back into Integrity history with founder Louie Crew.
Day 1 Update
Listen to reflections from one of the LGBT deputies that met today with the Archbishop of Canterbury
Day 1
IntegriTV is in Anaheim covering the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church! Take a look at news from GC that impacts the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender faithful, and our allies. .
1 Day to GC2009 | Marching to Anaheim | Do Not Be Afraid, Just Believe
Listen to Integrity President Susan Russell's sermon at her home parish, All Saints Pasadena, just before General Convention.
2 Days to GC2009 | Marching to Anaheim | The Fruits of the Spirit--Blessing Same-Sex Unions
The Rev. Ed Bacon explains why All Saints Church in Pasadena has been blessing same-sex unions since 1991. His criteria to bless a union: the fruits of the Spirit.
3 Days to GC2009 | Marching to Anaheim | A Message To The Anglican Communion From Voice In Africa
As we work to end discrimination of the LGBT faithful, our brothers and sisters in Africa have much to teach us.
4 Days to GC2009 | Marching to Anaheim | An Interview with Bishop Prince Singh
Calling for the full inclusion of the LGBT baptized, Bishop Prince Singh (Diocese of Rochester) tells his story of tranformation through relationship with people he calls "gay and lesbian" saints.
5 Days to GC2009 | Marching to Anaheim: LGBT Family Values
The Rev. Rachel Nyaeck describes living with her Dad and his partner after her mother died.
6 Days to GC2009 | Marching to Anaheim | Respect the Dignity of Every Human Being
Our Baptismal Covenant calls us to respect the dignity of every human being. In this video, a lesbian couple describe the baptism of their two children and a fellow parishioner describes how this transformed her in a very profound way.
7 Days to GC2009 | BREAKING NEWS: Integrity USA's Message to the Archbishop of Canterbury
In his final press conference at the Lambeth Conference last July, The Archbishop of Canterbury called for the LGBT faithful to self-select the sacrifice of their lives and vocations in the Episcopal Church for the greater good of the Communion. Integrity President Susan Russell offers a different solution
8 Days to GC2009 | Marching to Anaheim | Bishops Moving Forward
Moving Beyond B033: President Bonnie Anderson has announced that there will be a special order "committee of the whole" discussion of B033 in the House of Deputies. Here are just a few of the bishops committed to working together to end the B033 "Season of Discrimination" against the LGBT baptized.
9 Days to GC2009Marching to Anaheim | Ménage à Trois - Blessing Same Sex Unions
The Rev. Howard Anderson, rector of St. Matthews Parish, Pacific Palisades, CA talks about the powerful witness of same sex couples who want their relationships blessed by the church. He calls it: the Ménage à Trois.
10 Days to GC2009 | Marching to Anaheim | General Convention Then & Now
Integrity USA President Susan Russell presents a history lesson: the "study" of womens' ordination in the Episcopal Church back in the '70s and "study" of marriage equality today.
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