Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopal bishop, made the opening prayer to kick off the Inauguration ceremonies. Turns out in what appears to be a comedy of errors (as in, no one knows why), Robinson’s prayer wasn’t broadcast…anywhere. In fact, his prayer started 10 minutes before the official start time of 2:30pm. There were also reports that who were physically at the event couldn’t even hear him. While many Espiscopalians anxiously awaited one of their own make a historical call for unity, none were able to actually see it. Which made the entire event bittersweet for not only Episcopalians but for LGBT citizens as well who were excited about the balance that Robinson offered against Rick Warren’s role tomorrow. 

Alas, Christianity Today skillfully recorded the video from Robinson’s speech, of whom we are incredibly gracious.

Bishop Robinson had this to say on his blog just before the speech.