Month: December 2022

Anglican Watch issues warning: Leslie Steffensen

December 31, 2022 Anglican Watch 2 comments

In March, the House of Bishops elects a new bishop suffragan for the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries. That, in turn, means that the current canon to the bishop, Leslie Steffensen, may wind up on the move. Anglican Watch staff has first-hand experience with Leslie. She is a liar, and she

The importance of Christmas options

December 31, 2022 Stinkbomb Leave a comment

Christmas is not always a time of joy. How do our church services reflect that fact?

It’s essential to have options at church when it comes to Christmas. I’m thinking specifically of options appropriate for those who mourn. Or those who want some peace. As a priest, I am swamped in the weeks before the holidays with requests for pastoral care. Nor are those requests a

2023 is coming — time to sell!

December 31, 2022 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

It’s time to sell. With 2023 almost here, it’s time to put Episcopal real estate on the market. I’m thinking particularly of the often beautiful but creaky buildings that are diocese headquarters. Several dioceses have already taken the plunge, including: The Diocese of Southern Virginia, which offloaded the Talbot Hall property after

Thought, freedom, pluralism and friendship

December 30, 2022 Eric Bonetti Leave a comment

I recently had a brief but pleasant online conversation with someone. You’ll never guess who it was. It was David Virtue of the conservative publication VirtueOnline. The conversation was enjoyable, and I told David I was glad for his work. WHHHAAAT?!? That’s right; I enjoyed talking with David. And it’s

Anglican Watch on Update on Santosh Marray Title IV case: “Sorry, our bad: We didn’t clearly identify that it was a member of the Easton clergy who sent this out…”

Ben on Further reflections on the Ousley debacle: Why we’re alarmed: “TEC and dioceses should avail themselves of professional HR services and consultants who are outside of the church; in addition…”

TickTock on Update on Santosh Marray Title IV case: “The language that the diocese used in the public statement sounds as emotionally inept as does the Church of England’s…”

Quentin on Multiple Episcopal bishops must resign as corruption within the House of Bishops runs rampant: “The does not seem to be any rhyme or reason in regards to enforcement of Title IV complaints. Some clergy…”

Anglican Watch on Anglican Watch calls for Todd Ousley to withdraw as nominee for bishop provisional of Wyoming: “Not to mention simple compassion for the long-suffering members of the Diocese of Wyoming.”