I've enjoyed these recollections and was curious to see how this one would read since it deals with the thorny issue of Women’s Ordination. I'm not sure who the unnamed objecting bishops was, but will point out that with the advent of REC 100 all REC dioceses have now planted churches as has the Missionary Diocese of All Saints, the FiFNA Diocese.
With respect, and trying to be gentle, you make the all-too-common mistake of painting all of the opposition to Women’s Ordination as coming from the Anglo-Catholic wing of the Province. That's simply not the case -- I'm decidedly a Protestant, albeit an Old High Church/Central Church one, who is opposed to Women’s Ordination (so was a Low Church Evangelical of considerable repute named J.I. Packer). I revere the Articles and when we restarted Sunday School at St. Andrew's, Savannah, following a hiatus during COVID-19 (I arrived at the end of it and beginning a new ministry during COVID-19 was an experience I might write about someday).
It's not just a matter of tradition but conviction, and I regret that often isn't acknowledged.
The story about the bishop and the need to hand off Anglican1000 is disturbing but revealing.
I've noticed that most/all initiatives at the provincial level of ACNA cater to the side that ordains women. We have been told we have "dual integrities" in ACNA, but the two are not treated with equal honor and priority.
Just here to say how much I appreciate the tone, posture, and humility with which you share this particular story. Thank you!
I've enjoyed these recollections and was curious to see how this one would read since it deals with the thorny issue of Women’s Ordination. I'm not sure who the unnamed objecting bishops was, but will point out that with the advent of REC 100 all REC dioceses have now planted churches as has the Missionary Diocese of All Saints, the FiFNA Diocese.
With respect, and trying to be gentle, you make the all-too-common mistake of painting all of the opposition to Women’s Ordination as coming from the Anglo-Catholic wing of the Province. That's simply not the case -- I'm decidedly a Protestant, albeit an Old High Church/Central Church one, who is opposed to Women’s Ordination (so was a Low Church Evangelical of considerable repute named J.I. Packer). I revere the Articles and when we restarted Sunday School at St. Andrew's, Savannah, following a hiatus during COVID-19 (I arrived at the end of it and beginning a new ministry during COVID-19 was an experience I might write about someday).
It's not just a matter of tradition but conviction, and I regret that often isn't acknowledged.
Thanks for your comment. I’ll stew on it and write more later.
The story about the bishop and the need to hand off Anglican1000 is disturbing but revealing.
I've noticed that most/all initiatives at the provincial level of ACNA cater to the side that ordains women. We have been told we have "dual integrities" in ACNA, but the two are not treated with equal honor and priority.
This answered so many questions I have had for years. Thanks for your transparency and gut level sharing.