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HOB Title IV discussion illustrates multiple TEC cultural problems

September 21, 2023 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

There’s a big difference between confidentiality and secrecy. Confidentiality is, in appropriate cases, essential for a healthy church. Secrecy, however, is almost always a sign of deep trouble. Unfortunately, the current discussion at the House of Bishops about Title IV, which is happening largely behind closed doors, is more secret

Emerging details of Harris Title IV case explain reasons for epic fail

September 20, 2023 Anglican Watch One comment

Earlier today, the House of Bishops discussed some of the details and timeline behind the decision to dismiss the Julia Ayala Harris Title IV case. The details are deeply concerning. First, of course, is that Todd Ousley served on the reference panel. We won’t belabor the point, but Ousley is

Title IV panel recommends Tommie Watkins be defrocked. We agree.

March 27, 2023 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama has recommended that openly gay, black priest Tommie Watkins be defrocked. While we have concerns about racial bias in the way the diocese disciplines clergy, we endorse the diocese’s findings and its recommendation to remove him from ministry.

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…”

Middle on Central Florida bishop makes ‘culture of protection’ a priority for every church in the diocese: “A culture of retaliation persists in parishes and by bishops.”

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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…”