Month: November 2022 - Page 5

Episcopal diocese of Virginia ignores abuse prevention requirements

November 17, 2022 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia is ignoring denomination-wide abuse prevention policies almost four years after their required adoption date. The requirements include adoption of updated Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth. Additionally, adoption of Policies for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults is required. Both must be based on

Unethical Sven vanBaars again runs for general convention

November 17, 2022 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

We’re now just a few days away from the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia’s annual convention, which is being held Nov. 17-19 in Arlington Va. One of the candidates on the slate for a seat at General Convention is Sven vanBaars, the spectacularly unethical and inept rector of Abingdon parish. Anglican

Spotlight on abuse: Episcopal priest Ginger Soloqua

November 17, 2022 Anglican Watch 2 comments

Ginger Soloqua is an Episcopal priest who allegedly had an intimate relationship with a male parishioner, Erik Campano, while an ordinand with the Episcopal Church in Paris. When the relationship commenced, Strickland was assigned to a non-denominational church that did not have a policy against sexual misconduct. Thus, when she asked

Spotlight on abuse: Episcopal priest Antoine Lamont Campbell

November 17, 2022 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Antoine Lamont Campbell was elected in 1993 as Bishop Suffragan in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. Prior to his consecration, allegations of sexual misconduct with an adult woman emerged. Subsequently Campbell withdrew from the consecration process. Had Campbell been consecrated, he would have been the first African-American bishop in the Episcopal

HH on Prestonwoood Christian Academy (PCA) hired spouse of convicted sex offender, former PCA teacher: “Hey Eric. Prestonwood is southern Baptist. PCA is just the school initials. It’s a huge mega in Plano, Tx.”

Colin Ross on Abundant Life school shooting underscores how Episcopal clergy perjury increases risk for the church: “People that lie to children for a living might commit perjury? Color me shocked! The spell of the clerical class…”

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Rich on Central Florida bishop makes ‘culture of protection’ a priority for every church in the diocese: “Good for Bishop Holcomb in attempting to take a stand and be pro-active. This is a rare pastoral action. He…”