Alexandria, Va., home to the Virginia Theological Seminary, largest in the Anglican Communion, has long been regarded as a bastion of the Episcopal church. Yet evidence shows that two of the city’s flagship parishes are in crisis. St. Paul’s At St. Paul’s, long a haven for well-heeled residents of Old
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On bad experiences and church: why churches need to care how they treat people
Growing up near the South Jersey shore, my summers (and even winters) featured many idyllic hours on Long Beach Island. Those days were marked by the stiff ocean waves, the fun of exploring ancient wrecks at low tides, and trips to the wharves for fresh seafood. As a result, my
Continue readingWarning: Active pedophile, Grace Episcopal Alexandria
It’s no secret we are not fans of Grace Episcopal Alexandria. Nor are we especially fond of Grace Episcopal School, one of the church’s ministries, which for several years was led by Chris Byrnes, a manipulative, dishonest &$$&^*% with control issues who caused a lot of conflict with school staff
Continue readingCheck it out: Grace Episcopal Alexandria legal pleadings
As many are aware, Anglican Watch had its genesis in misconduct by the Rev. Bob Malm, currently serving as interim of St. Peters-on-the-Canal in Bourne, Ma., and his efforts to engage in spiritual abuse by bullying and oppressing Anglican Watch editor Eric Bonetti, his husband, and his mother, Sigrid Yahner, who was
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