You also request that I meet with you to discuss my denial "in compliance with the expectations of Canon 10."
I have reviewed Canon 10 and see no requirement of a meeting following your receipt of my denial of the charge. Canon 10 requires you to withdraw the notice of inhibition upon receipt of my good faith denial.
Read moreThe second paragraph just says everyone agreed to mediate before going to court if Calvary or any other church that wants to leave the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Not a big deal. It is all window dressing, because the process is voluntary, litigation is available.
Paragraph 3 lets Calvary withdraw from the ACN. No big loss.
Paragraph 4 changes nothing. As I noted earlier, "The resolution had no effect vis-a-vis the Dennis Canon anyway, so this was a gimme."
Read moreThose who hold to this persuasion are committed to the belief that this is a genuine work of the Holy Spirit, a progression of Godly revelation, regarding social justice, love, and dignity for the disenfranchised. This view seeks to uphold the great Christian virtues of charity and justice.
Read moreThe Archbishop's central message was straightforward. The Anglican Communion is in crisis. He spent considerable time describing the historical and cultural origins of this crisis. To summarize, the Anglican Communion was once held together by "bonds of affection." These bonds were sufficient when there was "agreement on fundamental principles" (VTS).
Read moreHowever, the issue is far deeper and wider. "What I've seen is a growing disparagement and undermining of Holy Scripture and the unique person of Jesus," says Dudley. "In the Episcopal Church at many levels - bishops, priests, seminary professors - Scripture is no longer the foundation for ethical decision-making. They believe God is teaching a 'new truth,' that replaces the old truth of Scripture.
Read moreMy approach in this Lecture will be essentially personal. Not surprisingly my words stem from over forty years of Anglican Ministry.
Read moreRecife is famous for its Bishops.
The Roman Catholic Bishop Dom Helder Camara of Recife was known throughout the world for inspiring Christians to love and serve poor people. Now the Anglican Bishop of Recife, Dom Robinson Cavalcanti is well known throughout the world for being faithful to the Biblical teaching in the face of unjust harassment.
Read moreLet me make a few travelogue remarks before I address the topic. I was asked about some high points of my time away. The Whispering Gallery at St Paul's Cathedral is a long way up. Likewise, climbing between the thousand year old oak beams in the roof in Salisbury Cathedral is a long way up.
Read moreI have arrived at a place where I do not feel comfortable using Episcopal literature, sending youth and college students to Episcopal conferences (even in the Diocese of Florida), or affirming my vows as a priest (to the "Doctrine, Discipline, and Worship of the Episcopal Church").
Read moreTo hijack the sacrifices previous generations made to erect Gospel serving buildings and divert those resources for the vapid and spiritually bankrupt message of uncritical "acceptance," may sound good to them, but it squanders the opportunity for redemptive change offered by the Cross. It forfeits the chance to become more like Jesus and know His peace. Picking and choosing which parts of our heritage to preserve is selective responsibility and it is reprehensible.
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