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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.

Anglican Watch on Corruption in the Church of Canada: An Anglican, “Dear Acting Primate”: “Anyone who would like us to tell the stories referenced above is welcome to contact us using our secure online…”

John Smith on Contacting us: “https://www.acctoo.ca/2024/11/16/dear-acting-primate/”

Blop on Stop the BS: Anne Turner’s letter to the parish is “a bunch of trash”: “Just saw that the assistant rector is posting the predictable stuff about letting go of the past. I think the…”

Rich on Sean Rowe removes bishop Todd Ousley from all Title IV functions prior to Ousley’s departure later this year: “So, it seems that TEC is keeping quiet on the Welby matter and the C of E’s cover-up for nearly…”

Talking on Presiding bishop Sean Rowe’s personnel decisions make us hopeful for the future: “NDA’s to be on church committees contradict the baptismal covenant I am hoping that the new PB follows the teachings…”