+Welby and being a people of peace
Yes, there are important disagreements and issues at stake. Yes, there’s enough blame to go around. But let’s not compare each other to terrorists and schoolchildren-murderers. Let’s at least start there.
A bridge not far enough
The Presiding Bishop has released a pastoral letter to the people of the Diocese of South Carolina. If one wishes to see an olive branch in her words, I believe there is one there to be seen. The first and last... Read More...
For the Love of God
This post is an exercise in futility. So why bother? Because it is sometimes in such moments when truth can be most clearly spoken. There is nothing to lose in being direct, and nothing to gain by being subtle.
The Episcopal Church in the Diocese of South C... Read More...
Several primates support +Lawrence
Global South letter: “We all want to assure you and the Diocese of South Carolina of our continuing prayers and support.”
The need for transparency
We have considered carefully the available information related to the allegations against Bishop Mark Lawrence that are currently under review by the Disciplinary Board for Bishops. That information discloses an extended and troubling sequence of events that raises serious questions about transparency in the church.
Church attorney recuses herself
Bishop Dorsey Henderson writes: “Ms. [Josephine] Hicks has withdrawn ... because unanticipated circumstances have created the possibility of a conflict arising regarding fiduciary responsibilities for members of her law firm as matters develop.”
Bishop explains disciplinary board
“It is clear that the language ‘it shall be the duty of the Disciplinary Board’ means that the action starts exactly there.”