On November 2, 2024, the Episcopal Church installed Bishop Sean Rowe for a nine-year term as the denomination’s presiding bishop. Shortly afterward, Rowe made a series of personnel and related announcements, which Anglican Watch believes portend good news for the church. This post discusses these announcements and several related topics,
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Anglican Watch endorses Rachel Taber-Hamilton as PHoD
Anglican Watch has been watching the evolving conflict between the Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton and Julia Ayala Harris for some time. Additionally, we are monitoring Taber-Hamilton’s unprecedented effort to oust Ayala Harris as president of the House of Deputies (PHoD). Presently, Taber-Hamilton serves as vice president of the PHoD. We agree with
Continue readingDamaged goods: Will Grace Episcopal Alexandria survive?
Reposted from October 2023. Some time ago, then canon to the ordinary for Virginia, Mary Thorpe, told members of St. Thomas’ McLean that the reason they were having trouble finding a rector is that, having had their previous rector removed in a Title IV case, they were “damaged goods.” That comment, none
Continue readingBishops need increased monthly communications from parishes
A friend of Anglican Watch previously served as canon to the ordinary in a prominent east coast diocese. We’ve had many good conversations with her. In the context of clergy discipline, her viewpoint has proved enlightening. Specifically, she reports that it’s hard for bishops to get a good feel for what’s happening
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