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INTEGRITY is an official organization of the Episcopal Church. For over 30 years Integrity has been an organization that includes women and men, single and partnered, who are bisexual, homosexual and transgender along with their heterosexual friends.
Nadine and Vance at Lake Worth Pridefest (2002)
Integrity promotes inclusion of persons of all sexual orientations in the life of the Church. Chapters sponsor worship Services, educational programs, social events, and outreach activities. There are over 70 chapters in the United States, Canada, Australia and Africa.
At St. Andrew’s Church, an intentionally inclusive congregation, Integrity - Palm Beach is a parish activity that was established in October of 2001. People of all sexual orientations participate! About a third of those attending are heterosexual. Supper is served at Integrity gatherings.
One does not have to be an Episcopalian to participate in Integrity - Palm Beach.
Integrity - Palm Beach is committed to the "Summary of the Law" given by Christ as our ethical absolute: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. The second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all other laws and the prophets.”
CURRENT INTEGRITY-PALM BEACH BOARD
The Board of Integrity-Palm Beach draws from the diverse population of St. Andrew’s Church including gay and straight members and representatives of the academic, artistic, clerical, non-profit and corporate communities in Palm Beach County.
P. Vance Oden, Convener and Co-Founder of Integrity-Palm Beach, has resigned after five years of dynamic leadership.
Margot Emery, Vice-President, has assumed the Convener’s position. The Integrity Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Ben Lowe to fill the vacant slot. The Integrity Board also includes Patrick McKenna, Deacon Patricia Masterman (Pastoral Chaplain), and Fr. Paul Rasmus (ex officio Chaplain).
Margot Emery provides a vital lay ministry at Saint Andrew’s as a liturgical leader, speaker, and vestry member. Ms. Emery is Managing Director of the Core Ensemble, a chamber music theatre group, which tours nationally and internationally from its home base in Lake Worth.
Dr. Ben Lowe, Associate Professor of History at Florida Atlantic University, specializes in early modern European history, with particular attention to the mid-Tudor period. His research focuses on the religion, social ideology and political culture of England during the early Reformation (c. 1530-60). Currently, he is completing a book on the process of Reformation in Gloucester and a study of the cult of Henry VI in the early Tudor period.
Nadine, Anne, and Bob (March, 2004)
L-R:Partners Gordon & Larry, Mark, and Laurel
(March 26, 2006)
The Blessing of Same-Sex Relationships
At this time the blessing of same-sex relationships has not been authorized by the Bishop of the Diocese of Southeast Florida.
Human Sexuality Resources - Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida
http://diosef.org/hsr/index.html
On the second Saturday of each month Integrity gathers in the church for a Service of Holy Communion from 6 to 6:45 P.M. From 7 to 8 an informal supper is served in the parish hall. Usually a "Twenty Minute Program" on a pertinent issue is offered by various speakers. An informal social hour concludes the evening at 9 P.M.
Comfortable attire.
Parking is available on the street and in the bank lot across the street.
Saturday Services
Monthly Cycle of 6:00 - 6:45 PM Saturday Services at Saint Andrew's
Week 1
Holy Communion with homily*
Week 2
Holy Communion with sermon (usually by guest) 6 to 6:45 followed by INTEGRITY (supper and guest's "Twenty Minute Presentation") 6:45 to 8; Informal Socializing 8 to 9
Week 3
Evening Prayer with Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament followed by an hour long educational Forum in the parish hall on various topics*
Week 4
Evening Prayer and Holy Communion (Rite 2) with brief meditation*
Week 5
as announced
*Afterwards some folks get together for a snack at a local deli or restaurant.
The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson was consecrated a Bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of
New Hampshire on Nov. 2, 2003. He is pictured here during the consecration liturgy
wearing the mitre (liturgical headgear) given to him by his partner Mark Andrew.
The newly consecrated Bishop Robinson is hugged by his partner Mark Andrews.
The Order of Service and Other Resources Related to Bishop Robinson's Consecration www.nhepiscopal.org/BishopSearch/consecration.htmPALM BEACH POST - September 7, 2007 - "HATE THE HYPOCRISY, NOT THE GAY SENATOR"
That's How The Light Gets In (Bishop Leopold Frade, June - 2007)
Palm Beach Post - October 31, 2006 - "Marriage Not In Danger, But Civil Rights Are"
Forum - September 16, 2006 - The Art of Living Singly (led by Fr. Roger G. Allee)
Reuters - June 19, 2006 - New Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop
Independent Community News - May 11, 2006 - HRC's Harry Knox to Preach at St. Andrew's
Independent Community News - March 2, 2006 - Dignity/Palm Beach has New Home in Lake Worth
Independent Community News - Jan 2006 - Rev. Hamilton to Retire
Palm Beach Post - October 26, 2005 - The Episcopal Church Deacon's Life Revolves ........
Sun Sentinel - August 5, 2005 - Integrity Fellowship Takes An Inclusive Approach
The Independent Gay News- May 2005 - Harvest of Voices Celebrates Lake Worth's Diversity
Palm Beach Post - April 2005 - "Out in South Florida" Excerpt
Palm Beach Post - April 2005 - Memories, Celebration Mingle at Annual Pridefest Gathering
Palm Beach Post Article - Jan 2005 - Gay-Friendly Renown a Draw for West Palm
Independent Community News - Dec 2004 - 49 Years and Counting...
Palm Beach Post Article - Dec 2004 - Church Members put on Heavenly Dinners
Palm Beach Post Article - Nov 2004 - Father Gushee is a former Dean of Christ Church
Independent Community News - Nov 2004 - BBC Visits Palm Beach Integrity Group
THE NET - Oct/Nov 2004 - Integrity Chapters Take Active Role in Parish Ministries
Palm Beach Post Letter - Aug 2003 - Critics of Gay Bishop Forget that God Welcomes All People
Sun Sentinel Article - Aug 2003 - Episcopalian Church had Gay Ministry Two Years Before Controversy
THE NET - Jun 2003 - We are Not an "Issue"; We are Children of God
Palm Beach Post Article - May 2003 - Coming Out in High School
Palm Beach Post Article - May 2003 - Reaction can be Everything When Gay Teen Confides
Palm Beach Post Article - Dec 2002 - Church Opens its Arms to Gays
The Rev. Patricia Masterman
Deacon, St. Andrew's Church
Canon Richard T. Nolan
Retired Priest-in-Residence
www.nolan-pingpank.com
The Rev. William E. Hamilton
Chaplain Emeritus of Integrity-Palm Beach 2006 -
Retired Rector of Saint Andrew's Church 2006
The Rev. Paul A. Rasmus
Priest-in-Charge of St. Andrew's
Church 2006 -Integrity Chaplain ex officioFOUNDING CONVENER EMERITUS
P. Vance Oden
