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Episcopal Journal and Cafe closes

August 15, 2023 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Our predictions about Episcopal Journal and Cafe have come to pass: the combined publication has announced that it is closing due to financial constraints. Today is its final day of publication. Following the death of Ann Fontaine, Episcopal Cafe chose new editors. Those editors did not engage with readers, ignored submissions, and ousted at

The power of one: In memory of Ann Fontaine

January 8, 2023 Anglican Watch One comment

We recently had an Anglican Watch team conference call. In addition to the usual planning and joking, we had a serious conversation: Who was instrumental in helping you grow? Responses varied, but one name came up consistently — the late Ann Fontaine. So this is about the power of one person, like

The road not taken: My letter to the editor at Episcopal Cafe

March 23, 2021 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Recently, Amy Haynie, the editor of Episcopal Cafe, promised in a post that if readers provide feedback, they will get a response. That is simply not true, as I have written Amy privately with my concerns about the publication, and have sent both comments and an op-ed to her, only

Episcopal Cafe faces calls to close over moderation issues

March 21, 2021 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Some time ago, I wrote about the possibility that Episcopal Cafe, the independent news and commentary blog that serves the Episcopal church, is dying. The post can be found here. Recent events suggest that may indeed be the case, with some commenters even calling for the platform to close. The recent uproar

HH on Prestonwoood Christian Academy (PCA) hired spouse of convicted sex offender, former PCA teacher: “Hey Eric. Prestonwood is southern Baptist. PCA is just the school initials. It’s a huge mega in Plano, Tx.”

Colin Ross on Abundant Life school shooting underscores how Episcopal clergy perjury increases risk for the church: “People that lie to children for a living might commit perjury? Color me shocked! The spell of the clerical class…”

Middle on Central Florida bishop makes ‘culture of protection’ a priority for every church in the diocese: “A culture of retaliation persists in parishes and by bishops.”

Watching on Central Florida bishop makes ‘culture of protection’ a priority for every church in the diocese: “Will PB Sean Rowe establish a “culture of protection?””

Rich on Central Florida bishop makes ‘culture of protection’ a priority for every church in the diocese: “Good for Bishop Holcomb in attempting to take a stand and be pro-active. This is a rare pastoral action. He…”