There have been some recent developments in the Max Lucado debacle at the National Cathedral, which I like to refer to as the Max Meltdown. And while those developments seem well-intended, they may prove to be too little, too late. These developments include apologies from Cathedral Dean Randy Hollerith and
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Diocese of Washington budget illustrates pandemic pain
The Episcopal Diocese of Washington (EDOW) recently published both its projected 2020 year-end budget numbers, as well as its approved budget for 2021. The numbers are a frightening illustration of just how hard COVID-19 is eroding income for many Episcopal entities. Background and context EDOW is a study in contrasts.
Continue readingKKK preaches at national cathedral. No, actually it’s just Max Lucado
Let me cut to the chase: It’s time for the Dean of the National Cathedral, Randy Hollerith, to resign. It’s no secret that, as a progressive, I often find myself unhappy with recent decisions in the Episcopal Church, particularly when those decisions evince a lack of leadership. But when it
Continue readingReinstatement of Lord Carey’s PTO is shocking and appalling
Over the past year, the Church of England has faced its own sexual abuse scandal that in many ways mirrors the horrific accusations swirling through the Roman Catholic church. And while most observers agree that there has been little accountability, and myriad instances of questionable veracity, extending all the way
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