Rev. McCurry chose to start this new church because, he says, "My heart's desire is to leave a spiritual legacy in Montgomery so our children and our children's children can go to church to worship the Lord without fear of compromise to the Truth that has been revealed to us in Holy Scripture."

So much has happened in one year. Be encouraged. One layman in the Diocese of Pittsburgh is raising $100,000 to insure the work of the Convocations. His efforts are a challenge to laity of the nine other Network dioceses. We have only just begun to receive word of commitments from parish and diocesan budgets and the news is very good.

Bishop Fred Henry, in his recent pastoral letter on homosexuality, openly recognized that the purpose of the “gay marriage” push is the destruction of the traditional family and of any religious opposition. Bishop Henry wrote, “The goal (of changing the definition of marriage) is to acquire a powerful psychological weapon to change society’s rejection of homosexual activity and lifestyle into gradual, even if reluctant, acceptance.”

There was a continued international flavor to the march, as pro-life supporters from around the world, including again a visible and vocal delegation from France, attentively listened to speeches from secular and religious leaders, demanding an end to abortion, assisted suicide, and abortion-based research. As well, the sanctity of marriage was a more prominent topic, particularly among speakers at the Supreme Court.