According to The Virginian Pilot and My Christian Daily, John Blanchard, pastor of Rock Church in Virginia Beach, Va, had protestor Jamie Thomas, 43, handcuffed outside the church and taken before a magistrate last Sunday. He was charged with stalking and disclosing expunged police records — both misdemeanors — and was released on his own recognizance shortly afterward. Read More
We have been in discussions with Austin Davis about his situation and hope to update the links in the reprinted article below, which dates from 2014 and is published by Wade Burleson. The allegations against Covenant Presbyterian seem to be straight out of the Tenth Presbyterian playbook. Also, they mirror the conduct of Episcopal priest Bob Malm. Read More
In light of the horrific shootings at Covenant School, Anglican Watch is updating our coverage of abuse at the church and related issues. We also remind those hurt by this senseless tragedy of the importance of seeking trauma-informed mental health care.
As our Roman sisters and brothers mourn the senseless murder of Los Angeles auxiliary bishop David O’Connell, his legacy illustrates the TEC episcopacy’s profound challenges. A priest for 45 years, O’Connell was known as a peacemaker who worked to reduce tensions between area residents and law enforcement, particularly following the beating death of Rodney King. The community he served was marred by Read More