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Signs suggest Mark Stevenson may be bringing positive change to the Diocese of Virginia

August 9, 2023 Anglican Watch 4 comments

Anglican Watch frequent fliers club members know we are not fans of the Diocese of Virginia. Indeed, from where we sit, the diocese has been poorly governed for years, and things only got worse during the litigation and Shannon Johnston’s tenure. Neither is it a secret that we’ve been dubious about

When Episcopal churches close — part III

June 29, 2023 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

We’ve watched Episcopal churches (and many others) close for several years. In doing so, we’ve observed several consistent themes. Perhaps identifying them will be helpful, although our list of issues is not intended to be complete. Instead, they reflect the forgotten, often human aspects, of church closures. Consider alternatives. We

People like Jesus. They don’t like Christians, according to recent Barna survey

May 29, 2023 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Christians face big challenges according to survey

There’s good and bad news for Christians in the most recent Barna survey of attitudes toward religion. The good news is that people appreciate Jesus, with 71% of Americans responding positively. Tellingly, 70 percent of millennials respect and admire Jesus—the highest level among all cohorts. And this number has remained

Update: St. Paul’s Englewood continues lack of transparency

March 24, 2023 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

St. Paul’s Englewood says it’s working to improve transparency. But its actions, including removing content from its website, say otherwise.

Andrew on Spotlight on abuse: Episcopal lay teacher Jeffrey Herbert Raker: “I was a member of Jeff Rakers Youth Group at St David’s Episcopal Church in North Hollywood. I’m wondering if…”

Julio Hendricks on Flurry of lawsuits hits LDS church: “to risk putting your child in one group of the same name, but under a canopy of religious bias in…”

John B Jacob on Easton bishop Santosh Marray further erodes trust at diocesan convention: “Where is the vote of no confidence? The botched convention is the proof in the pudding, even though Marray, true…”

Anglican Watch on Shocking report reveals extent of Aaron Solomon’s abuse: “Thank you. Yes, this is a painful story and incredibly frustrating. Let’s hope we yet will see justice,”

Jo on Shocking report reveals extent of Aaron Solomon’s abuse: “She is a very courageous woman. I am so sorry for the hell on earth that Angie and Gracie have…”