Articles from  News Papers and other  sources 
relevant to The Episcopal Diocese in Alabama, Integrity-Alabama, and Current events.
(Articles are ordered in craniological order -- newest at the top)

The American Psychiatric Association, the nation's top psychiatric group,  urges legal recognition of same-sex unions, on Sunday.

Gay Dads: Like Father, Like Son  Personal account of a gay dad coming out to his gay son. 

Zahl leaves Advent on a wave of Good will.   The Dean said part of the irony was that I conducted the funerals for the first two gay priests who died of AIDS in New York and have always been warmly connected to the gay community," he said. "I have a hard time convincing people that it's theology, not politics." .

Alabama delegate to the Democratic National Convention, Patricia Todd (out Lesbian)  expects to spend a lot of her time attending delegation meetings and campaign training sessions and listening to speeches on the Fleet Center floor.

The Rev. Karen Matteson, a champion of gay rights and interfaith cooperation and one of the few women senior ministers in Birmingham over the past 12 years, preaches her last sermon today at the Unitarian Universalist Church. 

An excellent statement delivered in the US Senate by Senator Barbara Boxer (D, Calif.), addressed the President Bush, opposing the Federal Marriage Amendment

Episcopal bishop of NC OKs blessing of same-sex unions Letter lets clergy, congregations decide about offering blessing

Pastoral Response to the Gay Marriage Issue: Massachusetts is the same-sex marriage battleground, and several local priests have taken flack for opposing their diocese's order to not get involved. Renowned justice activist Carter Heyward has led the charge, calling this a justice issue. [posted  to The Witness 6/11/04]

[ENS] In a surprise 65-33 vote, the U.S. Senate passed legislation in June that
would extend the Federal hate crimes law to include hate crimes based on actual
or perceived sexual orientation, gender and disability, according to the
Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations. The law currently covers race,
religion, and national origin. 

Advent dean Zahl leaving Controversial priest to take Pennsylvania post
Link to Zahl's correction regarding his resignation:  al.com: Search

+Gene Robinson's Consecration reported on Planet Out New Website

  Integrity Convener, Brad LaMonte, Quoted in AP Article

Diocesan Convention's Action  regarding The Consecration of the Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson.

Birmingham  News says Diocese Rejects Gay Bishop   (Bishop Parsley's Clarification)

Bishop Parsley Opposes AAC breakaway group while continuing a traditional policy regarding ordination of homosexuals and blessing of same-sex couples.

The Rt. Rev. Furman C. "Bill" Stough, Seventh Bishop of Alabama, noted for his commitment to mission work at home and abroad, dead at age 75.

Diocese of Alabama expects a $260,000 shortfall in its 2004 budget as churches reduce contributions because of dissatisfaction with the denomination's approving its first openly gay bishop

Massachusetts ruling moves same-sex issue from Episcopal Church to the campaign trail

Western  Sister Diocese of Mississippi's stays a moderate  course.

Sister Diocese to the South - Central Gulf Coast - Distances its self from NH

Theologians spar over gay role in Episcopal Church

              Last Signal to the Carpathia, The Very Rev. Paul Zahl - Cathedral of the Advent

            Reply by the Rev. Bob Ross to Dean Zahl

            "Original Sin"? A Response to Paul Zahl - Tobias Haller, BSG

            Setting up front with Jesus - The Rev. Susan Russell, President of Integrity

Eames Commission: Anglican  Primates Meeting of February 9, 2004