The historic biblical teaching on marriage and sexuality affirms that marriage is a covenant between a man and a woman, requiring fidelity and chastity, while the chaste single state is equally honored and celebrated. Such teaching requires sacrifice and discipline on the part of gay Christians (as it does for all Christians), but it also affirms the blessings and opportunities that gay people bring to the life of faith.

"A church without other sources of income fails to show its presence among its flock because it will not have an impact on its flock in terms of projects that can help them improve their livelihoods," said Canon Nkambo last week during the confirmation of Christians at Dwaniro sub-parish church in Rakai district.

The couple is legally married in Maryland. The Commonwealth of Virginia does not recognize same-sex marriages, although a court challenge is making its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

According to the News Press, Ohmer affirmed the couple’s commitment to seek the blessing of their union, calling it “a relationship of mutual fidelity and steadfast love, forsaking all others, holding one another in tenderness and respect, in strength and bravery, as long as they live.”

In October 2010, the Diocese of Washington began a legal battle to take control of the Soper Trust away from PNC Bank. The Episcopal leaders declared that the trust would be safe under its direction.