The planned sale of the former St. James the Great Church in Newport Beach has fallen through, but apparently the Diocese of Los Angeles does not plan to invite the congregation to return. The congregation has been locked out of the building for two years. In a message circulated by email after business hours Oct. 10, Bishop Coadjutor John H. Taylor wrote to the diocese: … [Read more...] about Still Outside the Gates
Archives for October 10, 2017
St. James the Great: No Sale
From the Diocese of Los Angeles: We understand that the buyer has decided not to proceed with its purchase of the property on Via Lido. This event, we believe, gives our diocesan community a renewed opportunity for careful discernment about our mission and ministry in south Orange County. We again pledge to do all we can pastorally, logistically, and financially to assist the … [Read more...] about St. James the Great: No Sale
Bp. Ted Gulick to Retire
The Rt. Rev. Shannon Johnston, Bishop of Virginia, announces the retirement of his assistant bishop and calls for a second suffragan bishop: Nearly seven years ago, the Rt. Rev. Edwin “Ted” Gulick returned to his native Virginia to become the Assistant Bishop of this Diocese. During that time, he has brought his boundless energy to everything he has touched. He has helped … [Read more...] about Bp. Ted Gulick to Retire
50 Years of Anglican Presence
BUENOS AIRES — A parish’s 50th anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate the church’s history, its mission, and its survival against the odds. For the Anglican Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Martínez, a suburb in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires, its jubilee anniversary brought a festive party, a joint service, and a sermon by Archbishop Gregory Venables. The … [Read more...] about 50 Years of Anglican Presence
Reaping God’s Abundance
In Search of Growth By Kirk Petersen Every active Episcopalian knows that churches have been closing. The number of Episcopal congregations in the United States has declined every year for the past decade: from 7,095 in 2006 to 6,510 in 2015, a drop of more than 8 percent. Membership in the Episcopal Church, like membership in other mainline denominations, has declined by … [Read more...] about Reaping God’s Abundance