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"We are deeply grieved that the diocese is following this reckless path," said the Washington-based American Anglican Council, "and we strongly urge it not to implement its decision."

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A statement signed by the parishes who declare they are no longer in communion with the synod is available online. Anglican Journal ran a statement from Michael Ingham, Bishop Of New Westminster, on Saturday.

Other news coverage includes:

Same-sex blessings a reality after vote: Members of nine parishes walk out in protest—Anglican Journal (June 16, 2002)

Vancouver Anglicans approve same-sex unions—The Canadian Press (June 15, 2002)

Synod members react to vote result—Anglican Journal (June 15, 2002)

Blessing of same sex unions voted for the third time by Synod and assented to by Bishop—Topic Newspaper (June 15, 2002)

B.C. Anglican diocese approves blessing for same-sex unions—CBC News (June 15, 2002)

Anglicans vote on same-sex unions—Vancouver Sun (June 15, 2002)

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August 5 2002, Vol. 46, No. 9