After two years of conflict that cost millions of dollars and tarnished the end of a bishop’s career, the people of St. James the Great will soon be returned to the building they love in Newport Beach, California. Healing the emotional wounds will take longer, but the key participants seem determined to make the effort. In a joint statement Nov. 9, the parties stated … [Read more...] about ‘A New Season Begins’
Archives for November 9, 2017
Bishop of Arizona to Retire
The Rt. Rev. Kirk S. Smith, Bishop of Arizona since 2004, has announced his intention to retire in March 2019: This afternoon [Nov. 9], I have met with the priests of the Diocese to let them know that I have announced my retirement and am calling for the election of my successor. This was, of course, an announcement of mixed emotions for me. It has been the greatest honor and … [Read more...] about Bishop of Arizona to Retire
Breakthrough in Newport Beach
The people of St. James the Great Church are on track to worship again in the building where the church began its life. They will worship again in the church space in Newport Beach when the Diocese of Los Angeles again recognizes St. James as a mission. A statement released Nov. 9 by the diocese offers early details of the agreement. It is followed by a longer reflection by … [Read more...] about Breakthrough in Newport Beach
Compass Rose Aims for $10M
The Compass Rose Society has launched a $10 million endowment to support the work of the Anglican Consultative Council and the international ministry of the Archbishop of Canterbury. “Who will stand in the breach between the needs of the Anglican Communion and the resources to undertake its ministry?” said the Rt. Rev. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas and president of the … [Read more...] about Compass Rose Aims for $10M