top of page
In 1995
David W. Virtue, D.D., established VIRTUEONLINE, an Episcopal/Anglican Online News Service dedicated to serving orthodox Anglicans around the globe. The service has successfully reached nearly 4 million readers across 204 countries.
Commentaries by
David W. Virtue
Two ACNA Bishops at Odds Over How to Treat Archbishop Steve Wood. Bishop Dobbs formally inhibits Archbishop Wood in zoom meeting with Bishops
By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org November 17, 2025 There are two conflicting views emerging among ACNA bishops over Archbishop Steve Wood and how he should be treated, and whether or not he should be inhibited as he faces presentment charges related to alleged sexual misconduct, plagiarism and abuse. Bishop Chris Warner, Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic (DOMA) has come out with a statement saying, “at the outset let me remind you at this stage, these are allegations
ACNA Archbishop Must be Inhibited say Chorus of Concerned Laity
Our Vows and the Protection of the Flock Demand it, they say By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org November 16, 2025 Some 150 concerned laity have written an open letter to the ACNA College of Bishops saying Archbishop Steve Wood must be inhibited. “We suggest that the archbishop be inhibited until the conclusion of the trial that will determine his guilt or innocence,” they argue. Vows are not small matters in the Anglican tradition, they contend. The exhorta
Biblical Illiteracy Rampant in US // ACNA in Free Fall // TEC Faces Title IV Reform // JAFC Wins Legal Round Against ACNA // Persecution of Christians in Nigeria //
Welsh Lesbian Archbishop Calls for Unity // TEC AWA Figures Show Decline in Church Attendance Dear Brothers and Sisters, www.virtueonline.org November 14, 2025 BIBLICAL illiteracy is growing in America. In 2022, a comprehensive survey found that 26 percent of evangelicals think the Bible is more made-up than historical (up 9 percent since 2016); 56 percent think God accepts the worship of every religion (up 8 percent since 2016); and from 2020 to 2022, 13 percent more ev
Libro de Oración Común (2019)
The Official Spanish translation of the book of Common Prayer 2019
Subscribe to Our Stories
Get a daily summary of Anglican news from around the world.
Exclusive News and Analysis
Archbishop of York Suffers from Foot in Mouth Disease
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org November 21, 2025 The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell—an archbishop who should have resigned over failed safeguarding issues—now feels it his duty to lecture Israel on "genocidal acts" while the nation fights for its survival against Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iran. Cottrell, the second-most senior bishop in the Church of England, has become the first senior CofE prelate to deploy such inflammatory language s
Two ACNA Bishops at Odds Over How to Treat Archbishop Steve Wood. Bishop Dobbs formally inhibits Archbishop Wood in zoom meeting with Bishops
By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org November 17, 2025 There are two conflicting views emerging among ACNA bishops over Archbishop Steve Wood and how he should be treated, and whether or not he should be inhibited as he faces presentment charges related to alleged sexual misconduct, plagiarism and abuse. Bishop Chris Warner, Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic (DOMA) has come out with a statement saying, “at the outset let me remind you at this stage, these are allegations
ACNA Archbishop Must be Inhibited say Chorus of Concerned Laity
Our Vows and the Protection of the Flock Demand it, they say By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org November 16, 2025 Some 150 concerned laity have written an open letter to the ACNA College of Bishops saying Archbishop Steve Wood must be inhibited. “We suggest that the archbishop be inhibited until the conclusion of the trial that will determine his guilt or innocence,” they argue. Vows are not small matters in the Anglican tradition, they contend. The exhorta
News From Around the World
The Hammer Dropped – Archbishop Wood inhibited!
ACNA’s primate is prohibited from exercising any ordained ministry for two months By Mary Ann Mueller VOL Special Correspondent www.virtueonline.org November 18, 2025 The news was shocking but not unexpected. The Most Rev. Steve Wood (III ACNA) has been inhibited from exercising his ordained ministry in the Anglican Church in North America after a growing clamor calling for him being denied the opportunity to continue in his ordained ministry following at least two accusat
‘Season of Strain and Sorrow’: Anglican Bishops Inhibit Archbishop
By Jeffrey Walton JUICY ECUMENISM November 17, 2025 Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) Archbishop Steve Wood has been suspended from the exercise of ordained ministry for 60 days, following the written consent of the five senior-most bishops of the denomination. The restriction, canonically known as an inhibition, is the latest development in a string of communications from influential clergy and bishops following Wood’s self-imposed leave of absence announced on Nov
80 ACNA clergy and counting call for inhibition of Archbishop Steve WoodWood,
who faces allegations of sexual harassment, bullying and plagiarism, announced his paid, voluntary leave of absence from the role last week Nov. 3 By Kathryn Post RELIGION NEWS SERVICE November 14, 2025 (RNS) — Clergy in the Anglican Church in North America are calling for the denomination’s archbishop, Steve Wood, to be inhibited, or temporarily suspended from ministry, in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment, bullying and plagiarism against him. The archbishop a
Church of England
The quiet revival passes the Church of England by
by John Sandeman Thedothercheek.com November 5, 2025 New attendance stats released by the Church of England are in marked contrast to the Bible Society’s report of a quiet revival in the UK. The Bible Society “Quiet Revival” report claimed that “Church attendance has risen by 50 per cent over the last six years,” according to stats from a You Gov survey in England and Wales conducted for the Bible Society. “In 2018, just 4 per cent of 18–24-year-olds said that they att
EFAC calls on bishops to restore confidence in their leadership
PRESS RELEASE October 28, 2025 On Wednesday 15 October, an update was released by the Church of England on the Living in Love and Faith process, following a House of Bishops' residential meeting the previous week. The House of Bishops reviewed documents produced by the Church of England's Legal Office and the Faith and Order Commission (FAOC) addressing outstanding questions following the 2023 General Synod's commendation of the Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF). Remainin
CofE clergy vow to offer same-sex blessing services despite bishops’ decision
Religion Media Centre October 20, 2025 A number of clergy in the Church of England are resisting a decision by the House of Bishops which put the brakes on moves to allow stand-alone services for same-sex blessings and to allow clergy to be in same-sex marriages. Canon Simon Butler, an influential vicar in “Inclusive Evangelicals”, says the Canons of the Church of England do, in fact, permit stand-alone services. He has officiated at two in his church, Holy Trinity & St M
Viewpoints by David Virtue
Biblical Illiteracy Rampant in US // ACNA in Free Fall // TEC Faces Title IV Reform // JAFC Wins Legal Round Against ACNA // Persecution of Christians in Nigeria //
Welsh Lesbian Archbishop Calls for Unity // TEC AWA Figures Show Decline in Church Attendance Dear Brothers and Sisters, www.virtueonline.org November 14, 2025 BIBLICAL illiteracy is growing in America. In 2022, a comprehensive survey found that 26 percent of evangelicals think the Bible is more made-up than historical (up 9 percent since 2016); 56 percent think God accepts the worship of every religion (up 8 percent since 2016); and from 2020 to 2022, 13 percent more ev
TEC Figures Reveal Continued Decline // ACNA Archbishop Caught in Alleged Sex Scandal and Abuse of Power // TEC Presiding Bishop Blasts Israel //
CofE Vicars will Exercise Local Option to Bless SS Marriage At every step of our Christian development and in every sphere of our Christian discipleship, pride is the greatest enemy and humility our greatest friend. --- John Stott Why is so much modern discipleship so shallow. It emphasizes “growth” without repentance, “authenticity” without holiness, “belonging” without sacrifice. The call of Jesus — “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up
GAFCON Declares Formation of Global Anglican Communion// GAFCON Separates from Traditional Communion Structure // GSFA Withholds Endorsement // Mullally Appointment Sparks International Response //
"God intends us to penetrate the world. Christian salt has no business to remain snugly in elegant little ecclesiastical salt cellars; our place is to be rubbed into the secular community, as salt is rubbed into meat, to stop it going bad." – John Stott Dear Brothers and Sisters, www.virtueonline.org October 17, 2025 Historic Shift: GAFCON Announces Separation The long-anticipated moment arrived Thursday morning. At 5am, my inbox contained a headline that will reshape An
Culture Wars
Evangelicals consider AI’s role in the Great Commission
By Obianuju Mbah Christian Today Nov. 11, 2025 The Lausanne Movement is weighing in on how artificial intelligence might shape the future of Christian mission. Under its new research division, LIGHT, the movement is examining both the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities presented by the rapid rise of AI in the Church and everyday life — from communication and learning, to ministry, theology and pastoral care. “AI is neither savior nor threat in itself,” said
‘Roe v. Wade’ Eroded the Church’s Historic Pro-Life Consensus
Abortion and America's Churches: A Religious History of "Roe v. Wade" (Faith, Governance, and Civil Society in American History) By Daniel K. Williams (Author) 384 pages $33.54 BOOK REVIEW By Gillis J. Harp Christianity Today October 9, 2025 It was already unraveling by 1973. Repairing it today won’t be easy. After the Supreme Court’s polarizing Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, the liberal Protestant organ, The Christian Century, sometimes expressed deep ethical concerns
The Culture of Mass Delusions. Mental health and the consequences of denying reality.
(Image: Matt Kirk/Unsplash) By Dave Doveton, Anglican Mainstream September 17, 2025 Thirty years ago, if you had told another person that...
As Eye See It
TRUTH AND RENEWAL
WORLD Radio - Truth and renewal November 19, 2025 Apologist Os Guinness outlines the crisis he believes is reshaping the country and why he still sees hope A person wearing glasses and a suit AI-generated content may be incorrect. Os Guinness in a scene from Truth RisingColdwater Media Editor's note: The following text is a transcript of a podcast story. To listen to the story, click on the arrow beneath the headline above. LINDSAY MAST, HOST: Today is Wednesday, November 19
AI and the Great Commission: Evangelism, Formation, and the Limits of Technology
The Rev. Dr. Ronald Moore Nov 17, 2025 Some questions arrive like a spark in dry grass — they do not burn immediately, but they smolder until the wind shifts. Artificial intelligence and the Great Commission is one of those questions. It is not going away, and it will not remain theoretical. It presses on the Church whether we are ready or not. The Christian Today article linked above asks in a straightforward way whether AI can—or should—assist the Church in proclaiming th
An Appeal to the ACNA Provincial Assembly on TITLE IV
By The Rt Rev. Dr. Marshall MacClellan www.virtueonline.org November 13, 2025 Growing up helping my grandfather on his cattle ranch I remember his old adage, “It’s useless to beat a dead horse.” This phrase comes to mind as I look at the woes of the ACNA TITLE IV discipline process and the train of litigation running. In the upcoming 2026 ACNA Provincial assembly, delegates will debate adjustments to the current disciplinary process. In this author’s view, the judicial fr
Devotionals
Stand Fast in Freedom: Galatians 5:1 and the Modern Yokes of Bondage
By the Rev. Dr. Ronald Moore www.virtueonline.org August 20, 2025 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us...
Sola Gratia: The Unmerited Favor That Rescued the World
Grace is not a suggestion, a boost, or a cooperative handshake—it is the sovereign act of God upon undeserving sinners. The Rev. Dr....
Soli Deo Gloria: Glory to God Alone
By the Rev. Dr. Ronald Moore www.virtueonline.org August 12, 2025 There is a Latin phrase that thundered through the Reformation like a...
Theology, History and Science
The Future Has Arrived: A Response to GAFCON's Vision for Global Anglicanism
By the Venerable Canon Dr. Kenneth D. Gillespie, OSC www.virtueonline.org November 12, 2025 On October 16, 2025, the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) issued a bold statement declaring "the future has arrived." In this declaration, GAFCON announced it had single handedly reordered the Anglican Communion, rejecting the traditional Instruments of Communion and establishing itself as the authentic expression of global Anglicanism. The statement claims to represent up
Alexandria Archbishop Focuses on Nicene Creed; Avoids Disputational Doctrinal Bullets in Unity Talks
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org Nov. 5, 2025 The Most Rev. Dr. Samy Fawzy Shehata (Archbishop of the Episcopal/Anglican Province of Alexandria and Diocesan Bishop of Egypt) recently addressed the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order, in which he called for ongoing work to “serve the unity for which Christ prayed”. The conference which ran from 24-28 October, explored the theme: 'Where now for visible unity?' It met at the Logos Papal Center o
The Church is Not Broken Words for a Difficult Week
By Bryan Hollon Oct 24, 2025 What does a faithful church look like? For those of us in the Anglican tradition, it means children and adult converts are being baptized and confirmed, faithful lay Christians are centered increasingly on Jesus Christ through Word and Sacrament – grounded in the biblically saturated liturgies of the Book of Common Prayer. It entails an appreciation for the apostolic faith guarded and transmitted over centuries and received through the English
bottom of page