1. That we believe there are good biblical, theological and practical grounds for introducing lay administration, a matter which was stated by the Appellate Tribunal in 1997 to be consistent with the Constitution of the Anglican Church of Australia.

Gone are the Rev. Scott Danforth, 51, rector of St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, Davison Township; the Rev. David Kulchar, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Flushing; and the Rev. Gregory Tournoux, 45, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Owosso.

The turmoil centers on New Hampshire Bishop V. Gene Robinson, installed and affirmed last August at the U.S. church's national convention in Minneapolis.

The suffragan bishop of RAD, the Rev. Dom Filadelfo Oliveira Neto; The BAEC Special Commission; The clergy and laity of the RAD and the BAEC; and to all Christians

Beloved brethren,

The Network is organized and administered through a series of six convocations (5 geographic and one for members of Forward in Faith North America). Each convocation is overseen by a Dean appointed by the Network and who generously serves on a voluntary basis. It is our pleasure to assign you to the Mid-Continental Convocation and encourage you to be in contact with your Dean, Fr.