Rev. Michael A. Tanner (center) performs the blessing of the lifelong covenant for Alice Delaney (left) and her partner MayC Brown at Holy Comforter Church in East Atlanta on Sunday, January 19, 2014.
January 19, 2014 Atlanta – Rev. Michael A. Tanner (center) performs the blessing of the lifelong covenant for Alice Delaney (left) and her partner MayC Brown at Holy Comforter Church in East Atlanta on Sunday, January 19, 2014. Last year, the Atlanta Diocese began performing same sex blessings. The move initially got some resistance but several couples, including Brown and Delaney, have opted to have such a blessing. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL