Faithful Episcopalians are gathering to take counsel together for the restoration of the Episcopal Church in dioceses where the leadership has castigated TEC and abandoned it or is threatening to abandon it.
Forth Worth Via Media is sponsoring a gathering for Episcopalians in the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth on January 19. [Story at Fr Jake's; their site here.]
Remain Episcopal and national church leaders will gather Episcopalians in the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin on January 26. [Story at Fr Jake's; their site here.]
These folks need prayer, financial support, consolation and encouragement. If you are near enough to do it, showing up in solidarity ain't a bad idea either.
Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(BCP, 818)
--the BB
1 comment:
Amen. I'd like to attend all of the gatherings, but it's not possible.
TEC will have many challenges ahead, but with God's help, we'll make it through.
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