It’s no secret that Anglican Watch is not a fan of the Diocese of Virginia (DioVA). Indeed, we had our genesis in the horrific way the Diocese brushes off conduct that, in other dioceses, results in clergy being defrocked. (Think Amjad Samuel, the words “bullying” and “shunning” and you’re almost there. The
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Advent Boston tries to lie its way past fallout from bishop George Sumner’s visit
Okay, we get it. Churches like to accentuate the positive. But there’s a point where things skid past the positive and into the realm of dishonesty. In fact, the word “gaslighting” comes to mind. And so it is with claims on Advent’s social media that Dallas bishop George Sumner was warmly welcomed
Continue readingEpiscopal priest Amjad Samuel implodes in Title IV proceeding
For several months, Anglican Watch has covered the sad and ugly saga of Amjad Samuel and Title IV clergy disciplinary allegations that he has bullied and abused parishioners and forced people out of the church who disagree with him. Now, in recent filings with the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) hearing panel,
Continue readingTen signs your church may be dying
If there’s just one thing that’s broadly true about the Christian church, it’s that Christians love to ignore inconvenient truths. And no truth is more problematic or unpleasant than the possibility that a beloved church may close. As a result, vestries, bishops, standing committees, and others in authority often wait
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