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The vestry of Grace Church and St. Stephens Parish in Colorado
Springs, the largest Episcopal parish in the state and one of
Colorados oldest churches, voted to leave the Episcopal Church on
Monday morning. Effective today the parish affiliates with the
Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA), a missionary
diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican).
Read the Entire Press Release by Grace Episcopal Church Here
WHITNEY: The bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Colorado says Grace Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs cannot leave his diocese.
Robert ONeill, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado, said today that it is with great sadness that I have received the news that the vestry of Grace and Saint Stephens Church decided this morning to affiliate with an Anglican bishop in Nigeria.
Read the Bishop’s entire press release here
The split in the Episcopal church in America has erupted in Colorado Springs. This morning the vestry, or board of directors, of states largest Episcopal church, Grace Episcopal and St. Stephens parish in Colorado Springs announced that it is severing its ties with The Episcopal church in America. Instead it will affiliate with the more conservative Convocation of Anglicans in North America, or CANA, led by Nigerian Bishop Peter Akinola.
A Republican lawmaker says the home building industry threatened her when she wouldn???t agree to vote how they wanted. The lawmaker was the only Republican on a house committee to support a bill that would give home owners more protection from shoddy construction. The bill passed the committee Friday. It???s scheduled for debate on the house floor this week. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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After more than two hours of debate, lawmakers Thursday gave the initial nod to a bill to remake the commission that regulates the oil and gas industry. Republicans offered dozens of amendments because they say the bill would hurt the state???s economy. The bill scheduled for a final vote in the house Friday. It then goes to the senate where it faces more opposition. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Democratic and Republican leaders from both chambers reached a compromise on an ethics in government bill. The chambers have been at odds over how to address the ethics amendment voters passed last fall. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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A bill that would forbid high school graduation for students who cannot speak English competently was given initial approval at the capitol. This came despite stiff opposition from several Democrats. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Victims of Domestic violence would get more protection from the courts under a bill that passed a house committee unanimously. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Mental health counselors in Colorado Springs say a growing number of soldiers’ families are coming in for treatment. But the military doesn’t always pay for the care they need. A bill in the Colorado legislature would provide state money to bridge that gap. Ryan Warner talks to Sharon Raggio, chief operating officer of Pikes Peak Behavioral Health Group.
