Word: episcopalianism
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Unlike many other mixed couples, Gawande, an Indian American, and Hobson, a white Episcopalian of old Southern stock, have always enjoyed a warm reception from both sets of parents. Still, when Hobson first visited the Gawandes in Ohio, not every one of their friends was ready to celebrate. "One Indian family didn't want to come because they were concerned about their children being influenced," Hobson says. Their wedding in Virginia was a harmonious blend of two cultures: although Kathleen wore a white gown and her minister officiated, the ceremony included readings from both Hindu and Christian texts...
Despite some criticism from the Episcopalian community, Charles said he plans to continue practicing in the ministry, especially in helping families with gay children. He said he wants to "find ways to allow my experience to inform my ministry and to make a contribution to others...
...interview at the Panama conference, Charles said he was concerned that his 40 years of work for the Episcopalian ministry would be overlooked in light of his announcement...
When told of Charles' desire to continue to practice, a former colleague at the Episcopalian Divinity School said, "Otis has a streak of feisty determination...
Although she grew up going to Episcopalian Sunday School, Allen says she always felt more culturally Jewish than Christian. She says that she always marked the beginning of spring by the Passover seders that her family attended at the home of friends...