Unofficial Watchdog of the Episcopal Church
If there’s just one thing that’s broadly true about the Christian church, it’s that Christians love to ignore inconvenient truths. And no truth is more problematic or unpleasant than the possibility that a beloved church may close. As a result, vestries, bishops, standing committees, and others in authority often wait
Continue reading
There are certain truths in this business of ratting out bad actors in churches. One of those truths is that a church is in dire trouble when it starts pushing puff pieces. And that is nowhere more the case than at St. Paul’s, Oakwood, OH, which just released a warm-and-fuzzy
Continue reading
The Bible tells us that the wages of sin is death. While Christians may differ in their understanding of the phrase, Anglican Watch can say with confidence that one outcome is sharp declines in funding for the dioceses and parishes involved. Several churches we follow reflect this trend, including: St. Paul’s, Dayton,
Continue reading
Several sources with direct knowledge of the underlying facts have told Anglican Watch that they believe St. Paul’s Dayton is lurching towards an existential financial crisis. The news comes after an already difficult year for the parish. Earlier this year, the church was looking at a potential six-figure deficit. While steps have
Continue reading