Things are changing at Pridefest this year. Gone is the Mass Marriage Ceremony instead in its place is a ceremony honoring our relationships. As we all are aware constitutional amendments were made several years ago preventing us from celebrating the institutional churches monopoly on marriage. And although we have made strides in various states throughout the union that are now recognizing gay marriage we still have a long way to go. I personally don't believe in the institution of marriage, it is antiquated, it is restrictive and no longer relevant. Way back when I was on the board of Action Wisconsin I said that if we wanted marriage we must first get Domestic Partnerships and once we get our foot in the door then and only then do we go after the institution of marriage, because by then we will have gotten 99% of the benefits that marriage offers. We must also remember that marriage or the institution thereof is between ourselves and God and not between us and the government. Apparently most of us have forgotten that or ignored it at the worst. I know that many of you will disagree with my sentiments but unfortunately it is the truth.
I am extremely happy to present to you here Pridefests new Celebration of our Relationships which will be presented by the Universal Angelican Church presided by the Right Rev. Bishop Craig Berglund. I have included the YouTube announcement for your edification.
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Hello Gary!
Thank you for your kind words and for spreading the word about the Celebration of Relationships at this year's Pridefest. The Universal Anglican Church is excited about the opportunity to celebrate and bless all stages of relationship - new beginnings, relationships of some length, and relationships which have reached the point where a long term commitment seems an appropriate next step. We want to acknowledge that a couple just doesn't go to sleep one night in a dating relationship and wake up the next morning ready to make a life commitment. We also want to clearly state that all loving relationships - new, long term, or in between - are a blessing not only to the folks involved, but to all of us. It is our sincere hope that the blessing of relationsips is an opportunity to publicly affirm that truth!
Wishing you peace, blessings, and the best of health,
+Craig Bergland
Universal Anglican Church
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