(ChurchLeaders) The Reverend William H. Love, the former Episcopal bishop who was disciplined for banning same-sex marriages in his diocese, has announced that he is leaving the Episcopal Church. In a statement on March 30, Bishop Love wrote:
Following my resignation as Bishop Diocesan on February 1st, I have spent much time in thought and prayer, seeking God’s guidance in how I might best remain faithful to His Holy Word and serve Him and His Church in this next chapter of life. In so doing, I have come to believe that the Lord is now releasing me from any further ordained ministry in The Episcopal Church.