Month: March 2023 - Page 5

Bishop George Sumner tries to triangulate his ethical woes

March 19, 2023 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Bishop George Sumner preached in Texarkana today. In his sermon, he appears to be teeing up for coming legal and clergy disciplinary issues involving #churchtoo and a young woman connected to St. James. But he takes no accountability and offers no confession, even as sources tell us he and rector Holt continue to falsely tell parishioners they did not fire Rich Daly in retaliation for opposing sexual harassment of women in the parish. And for the record, there is more than one woman who has been harassed.

Are you a moderate? If so, read MLK’s letter from the Birmingham jail

March 19, 2023 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

MLK Letter from Birmingham Jail to two Episcopal Bishops

It will soon be 60 years since the Rev. Martin Luther KIng, Jr., penned his famous letter from the Birmingham jail. In it, he decried the role of white “moderates” in perpetuating racism, and sent it to two Episcopal bishops. That begs the question: Is your “moderate” Episcopal parish part of the problem? Are you part of the problem?

These are meaningful questions to ask this Lent.

Order of St. Julian of Norwich covers up founder’s alleged misconduct

March 18, 2023 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

The Order of Julian of Norwich Accused of Misconduct

Credible allegations of abuse have come to light involving the Episcopal Order of St. Julian of Norwich and its late founder, Fr. John Swanson. The Order appears to be trying to cover-up the allegations. That is unacceptable.

More on St. Paul’s Montvale

March 16, 2023 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

An alleged reimbursement check, just shy of the amount requiring IRS reporting

Pastor Jill Williams has left St. Paul’s Montvale. That’s a pity, because she is probably the best priest we’ve met. And given our dubious view of Planet Episcopal, we don’t say that lightly.

Colin Ross on Cesspool Grace Chapel Liepers Fork plans re-brand in an effort to move past its dismal reputation: “Ha this reminds me of the International house of prayer disaster. Rebrands won’t save the church from its filthy crimes.…”

HH on Grace Chapel and Narrow Gate may have ties to Nashville-based sex shop through local politician: “Oh those Evangelicals! Sure are more colorful than the Episcopalians…they’re corrupt and dull.”

In ECR on The truth matters: Letter disproves Bishop Lucinda Ashby’s claims about registered sex offender: “The bishop may be asking the canon to gather this information on candidates. Clergy in ECR are concerned because the…”