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June 10, 2013
First Amendment claims by TEC in South Carolina federal court case dismissed

U.S. District Judge C. Weston Houck has rejected the Episcopal Church's requests to litigate South Carolina secession case in federal court. In a 20 page ruling handed down on 10 June 2013 Judge Houck rejected that as a matter of law  TEC's claim that federal trademark law preempts South Carolina law was incorrect. TEC second claim, that the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires the case to be litigated in federal court, was also false as in the proceedings before the court, "the First Amendment issue is not necessarily raised", "not actually disputed", "not substantial", and that "removal of this case would disrupt the federal state balance approved by Congress."

2013-06-10 Order Granting Motion to Remand

June 6, 2013
Archbishop of Canterbury to make a flying visit to Rome

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will hold his first meeting with Pope Francis on 14 June 2013 at the Vatican. 

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will hold his first meeting with Pope Francis on 14 June 2013 at the Vatican. The Archbishop’s official diary states he “will be travelling to Rome, accompanied by Mrs Welby, for a personal and fraternal visit to Pope Francis on 14 June. … A more extended visit, for Archbishop Justin to engage with various other Vatican officials, will happen later in the year.”

June 5, 2013
CoE concedes defeat over gay marriage bill for England

The lead bishop in the House of Lords has conceded defeat in the Church of England's bid to block a bill creating same-sex marriage in England and Wales. On 5 June 2013 the Convenor of the Lords Spiritual, the Rt. Rev. Timothy Stevens, Bishop of Leicester, said the church would now seek to amend the proposed bill.

Following the debate in Parliament on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill on 2 and 3 June 2013, the Bishop of Leicester as Convenor of the Lords Spiritual makes the following statement.

June 4, 2013
Bishops power grab condemned

Forward in Faith has urged the General Synod of the Church of England to approach with caution a proposal put forward by the House of Bishops on women bishops. The new proposal does not address the problems that led to the defeat of past measures, they note, and serves to empower bishops and clergy at the expense of the lay members if the Church of England.

Women in the Episcopate - Statement

June 1, 2013
Bishop's wife escapes death when tornado damages home

The home of the former Bishop of Albany, thr Rt Rev Daniel Herzog, was severely damaged last week when tornados swept through the capital region of New York. Bishop William Love reports Carol Herzog was at home when the storm hit, but was able to take shelter and emerged unhurt.

Friday 31 May 2013

“Bishop Dan and Carol Herzog’s home in Mariaville was one of the homes severely damaged by the tornado that hit Wednesday night,” writes Bishop Bill Love of Albany Diocese.

“By the grace of God, Carol, who was at home at the time of the storm, was able to take cover in the basement seconds before the tornado hit, thus avoiding what most likely would have been life threatening injuries.

April 23, 2013
Anglican Mainstream responds to French vote for same-sex marriage

Many Christians will regret the outcome of the vote for 'same-sex marriage' in the French Parliament, which highlights concerns about news management in the mainstream media in Western societies.

Many Christians will regret the outcome of the vote for 'same-sex marriage' in the French Parliament, which highlights concerns about news management in the mainstream media in Western societies.

April 18, 2013
The Celebration of Evangelium Vitae: Faithful to Life

A pilgrimage to profess our faith and bringing faithful from all over the world together in Rome to celebrate Evangelium Vitae: Faithful to Life. On the 15th and 16th of June 2013 a series of talks celebrating Evangelium Vitae will be held along with Mass on Sunday with Pope Francis.

Ev. Vitae - 15.IV.2013 by geoconger

April 15, 2013
Wycliffe Hall appoints new principal

Wycliffe Hall is pleased to announce that the Revd Dr Michael Lloyd has been appointed by

the Council as the next Principal of the College.

 

Dr Lloyd is Chaplain of Queen’s College, Oxford. He brings nine years’ experience of teaching in

theological colleges, as a Tutor in Theology at St Paul’s Theological Centre (a constituent part of St

Mellitus College, London) and formerly a Tutor in Doctrine at St Stephen’s House, Oxford.

New Principal Press Statement 15 April 2013(1)

April 11, 2013
Loyalty oath demanded in South Carolina

Bishop Charles vonRosenberg has written to 140 South Carolina clergy threatening them with deposition unless they profess loyalty to the national church.

Rosenberg Letter to the SC Clergy

April 11, 2013
Michael Ingham to retire

The controversial Bishop of New Westminster Michael Ingham has announced his retirement.

Ingham Letter of Resignation

March 29, 2013
TEC counterclaim filed in South Carolina case

IN RESPONSE TO TODAY’S LEGAL ACTION BY TEC, BELOW IS A STATEMENT BYJIM LEWIS, CANON TO THE ORDINARY

There is little to say about the counterclaims filed in Circuit Court by The Episcopal Church and The Episcopal Church in South Carolina.

Statement About TECs Filings (corrected)

March 22, 2013
Texas Supreme Court notified of witness harassment in Fort Worth case

Dr. Ephraim Radner writes to the Texas Supreme Court about the Episcopal Church's retaliation against the Fort Worth 9

Ephraim Radner Letter to Texas Supreme Court

March 21, 2013
Challenges facing the new Archbishop of Canterbury

 ... One of [Justin Welby's] responsibilities is towards the Anglican Communion which is currently suffering from impaired and broken relationships. Archbishop Justin will definitely need to accurately diagnose the reasons for these divisions in order to come up with the correct treatment. One of the first challenges he will face is to understand how the nature of the Anglican Communion has changed in the last decades. Statistics show that there are now more Anglicans in the “South” than in the “North.”

Statement of Bishop Mouneer (13 March 2013)

March 14, 2013
Diocese of Mid Atlantic responds to heretic endorsed by Bishop Johnston

Bishop Johnston’s action is unconscionable. In spite of his assurances to Tory that he believes the Nicene Creed, he welcomed Crossan, who denies the bodily resurrection of Jesus and says that Jesus’ body was eaten by dogs, and he permitted him to speak unchallenged to clergy in his diocese.

The Statement to the Diocese

March 14, 2013
New Wineskins for Global Mission

SPEAKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD and Angli­can missionaries from many agencies are coming to New Wineskins 2013 to inspire and equip clergy, lay leaders, youth ministers, mission mobilizers, potential missionaries, and entire congregations to fulfill our Lord’s Great Com­­mission to make disciples of all nations.

http://www.newwineskins.org/conference/new-wineskins-2013 

 

SPEAKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD and Angli­can missionaries from many agencies are coming to New Wineskins 2013 to inspire and equip clergy, lay leaders, youth ministers, mission mobilizers, potential missionaries, and entire congregations to fulfill our Lord’s Great Com­­mission to make disciples of all nations.

March 14, 2013
Tory Baucum writes Truro Church about Bishop Johnston

 

First was the ordination of a non-celibate lesbian in the former home of the Falls Church  Anglican parish this past December. This was a problem of both menu and venue, of what  and where it was done. This kind of ordination, which violates scriptural teaching, caused  the Anglican schism in the first place. I believe that holding the service at the Falls Church  shortly after they lost their building showed a disregard and lack of respect for the good and  godly pastor and the people of the Falls Church. This was a failure to treat others in a way  that honors the imago dei in each of us. It was extremely painful to learn of this action and  my full sympathy is with John Yates+ and his congregation.

Statement From Tory Baucum

February 12, 2013
Round up of Anglican statements on the retirement of Benedict XVI

Anglican ecomiums upon the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI

Anglican ecomiums upon the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.

The Archbishop of York John Sentamu.

The Archbishop of Armagh Richard Clarke.

January 30, 2013
Continuing Church priest arrested in Moscow

A continuing Anglican priest has been arrested by customs officials at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, accused of smuggling cocaine into Russia.

A continuing Anglican priest has been arrested by customs officials at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, accused of smuggling cocaine into Russia.

State television broadcaster Rossiya 24 reported that Fr. Fabio Ricardo Rodriguez was arrested on 30 Jan 2013 after the priest’s behavior attracted the attention of Federal Drug Control Service officers.  After his arrival from Paris, Fr. Rodriguez appeared unwell and acted in a nervous manner.

December 17, 2012
Bishop of Washington calls for strict gun control in the wake of the Newtown shooting

We are united tonight in grief.

Tomorrow shall we unite in resolve to ban weapons whose only purpose is to kill large numbers of people?

hus says the Lord:?
A voice is heard in Ramah,
lamentation and bitter weeping.?
Rachel is weeping for her children;
she refuses to be comforted for her children,?
because they are no more. Jeremiah 31:15-17

We are united tonight in grief.

Tomorrow shall we unite in resolve to ban weapons whose only purpose is to kill large numbers of people?

And to make it as easy to get mental health care as it is to buy a gun?

November 27, 2012
Open letter to the Bishops of the Episcopal Church

This is a painful letter. It is painful because it concerns un-canonical (and perhaps even unlawful) actions on the part of our Presiding Bishop and her associates. These actions, detailed in the attached appendix and summarized in the bullet points below, have already undermined the good order and spiritual health of our church. We write to you our Bishops because of your responsibility for that good order. We write as Presbyters who have in one way or another faithfully served our church for over half a century. We pray that, despite the painful nature of the story we place before you, you will listen to what we have to say with a clear and open mind.

We urge you, therefore, to take careful note of the following points that are more fully spelled out in our appendix. We urge you further to take the necessary steps to restore the good order of our church.

Open Letter