Recently Anglican Watch received a take-down request from Tommy Allen, a former Episcopal priest who faced criminal charges after allegedly physically assaulting two family members. We have declined this attempt at censorship for two reasons: 1) When someone mentions legal counsel, it is our policy to deal only with legal counsel. 2)
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Spotlight on abuse: Episcopal priest Michael Ruk
In 2008 Episcopal priest Michael Ruk stepped down as rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Levittown, Pennsylvania and All Saints Episcopal Church, Fallsington, both in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania(Philadelphia) after revelations that he had posted Craigslist personals ads offering “sacred and sensual body work” for men for $100.00
Continue readingSpotlight on abuse: Episcopal treasurer Ellen F. Cooke
Ellen Cooke was convicted in 1996 of embezzling more than $1.5 million from the national offices of the Episcopal Church while serving as treasurer. In addition, she was found guilty of tax evasion. A college dropout, Cooke was known for a tyrannical management style. Her misconduct was discovered when her
Continue readingUgly email from Montvale hater Cynthia Planker
One of the claims made by the dissidents in the Montvale haters is that they don’t espouse anti-LGBTQ hatred. This is part of their gaslighting efforts, which are yet another form of abusive conduct. The following letter was sent by church neighbor Cynthia Planker to the church and to the
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