Some priests are, simply put, in the wrong line of work. We use the word “work” very deliberately, as being a priest should be a calling, not a job. One priest in the wrong line of work is Bill Allport, recently rector of St. Paul’s in Englewood, NJ. After months of
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On bad experiences and church: why churches need to care how they treat people
Growing up near the South Jersey shore, my summers (and even winters) featured many idyllic hours on Long Beach Island. Those days were marked by the stiff ocean waves, the fun of exploring ancient wrecks at low tides, and trips to the wharves for fresh seafood. As a result, my
Continue readingEnding the lie that all are welcome in the Episcopal church
The Episcopal church, like many, runs on a series of myths about itself. Some of these myths are good. Others, not so much. And some are just silly, like the claim that “all are welcome.” For the record, all are not welcome. Nor are we the first to poke holes in this
Continue readingAppalling allegations emerge of Bishop George Sumner screaming, threatening, and bullying LatinX church members
George Sumner, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas (EDOD), has long been regarded with suspicion by both conservatives and liberals alike. Conservatives feel he is not an orthodox Anglican, while liberals (and many others) dislike Sumner’s high-handed approach to governance. So it is no surprise that Sumner is now trying
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