Pittsburgh Episcopalians now have an online source for materials, opinions and news about the choices facing the diocese and each parish in light of the decision of The Episcopal Church not to place moratoria on same-sex blessings and the election of bishops in same-sex relationships and to unequivocally reject the request of Pittsburgh and six other dioceses for Alternative Primatial Oversight.

The website at http://www.parishtoolbox.org, will collect resources in from both inside and outside of the diocese that parishes and individuals have found helpful in deciding how to go forward.  Materials will be formatted for easy printing and distribution at parish and district meetings. While many of the initially available resources will reflect the mainstream Anglican views of most Pittsburgh Episcopalians, submissions from all perspectives will be published, said Peter Frank, director of communications for the diocese.

“The decisions we make in the next few months will have monumental implications, whichever road we choose.  While communicating the perspective of the elected leadership of the diocese is certainly a top priority for http://www.parishtoolbox.org, it is important that we also include resources outlining different points of view," said Frank.

Submissions will be clearly labeled by origin.  The diocesan office reserves the absolute right to reject or to edit submissions.  To suggest a resource for posting, send an email here.

“My hope is that http://www.parishtoolbox.org is a truly useful resource for all of our parishes and people in the months ahead,” said Frank.

- Posted July 27, 2007 -