Parish forum: Marriage and Sexuality, Part 1

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The Episcopal Church has a way of resisting easy answers and nowhere is that truer than in matters of marriage and sexuality. Where some traditions offer a rulebook, much of what we believe is written not in a catechism but in the words we pray. Join the rector for a forum on Sunday at 10 a.m. in Montgomery Hall as we explore how our tradition has understood marriage, sex, and the body, and where it leaves room for honest wrestling.

This week we trace the long history from the creation stories through ancient Judaism, the early church, and the shape of Christian marriage down to the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. We'll cover foundational background—no prior study required—so the whole story is on the table. All are welcome, whether you've been an Episcopalian your whole life or walked in the door last month. Come with your questions.

Next week (Aug. 9) in Part 2, we'll turn to the modern church: the 1979 prayer book, our current canons and constitution, the road to same-sex marriage, and new questions that come up in today’s world. We'll learn to read our marriage rites closely and ask what they reveal about what we believe.