The final sessions dealt with a bunch of miscellaneous motions, but (sign) once again the motion that generated the most heat was about the blessing. John Oakes of our delegation moved that we ask the Primate's Theological Commission to study whether the blessing was a "Spirit-led development." John was supported by Steve Schuh, another New Westminster member of Synod, but most of us agreed that we don't need more study. What we need is more will, not more study, the bishop said at one point, and I agreed. But Synod decided we will study more, with more consultations. It does appear despite the resolutions on Sunday that the diocese may be able to continue with same sex blessings. At least that is what Primate-elect Fred Hiltz said in the Winnipeg Free Press. For his part, Bishop Michael said only that we'll certainly study what the implications of the General Synod's motions are before we decide. We withdrew the resolution asking for "grandfathering" after several theological and Canon law experts suggested it might not be necessary. But it's early days... we shall see... until decisions are made the status quo continues, I guess.