The female American priest chosen as the new bishop for the Vancouver-area Anglican diocese says she attracts people to her church who have been “wounded” by other Christian traditions.
Rev. Melissa Skelton, who leads St. Paul’s Episcopal parish in Seattle, Washington, was elected a bishop in Canada on the third ballot at a vote held Saturday at Christ Church Anglican Cathedral in downtown Vancouver.
Skelton will replace retired Anglican bishop Michael Ingham, who was at the centre of a storm within the 60-million-member worldwide Anglican communion when he became the first Anglican bishop to formally support the blessing of same-sex couples.
I see
That figures
I am sure her efforts will be unstoppable.
– doesn’t appear to have learned much
Pageantmaster–A couple of thoughts. First, Anglicans in the US are actually known as “Anglicans”. Second, there isn’t a large denomination known as Episcopalians. It is actually pretty small and getting smaller; and it is not related to the vast majority of Anglicans. Third, she actually does sound like a good candidate for what they seem to be seeking. If Christainaity is just another product line, then using proper sales techniques, New Westminster can stop the product’s decline. Of course, if Christainity represents unalterable Truth, Ms.Skelton may be in trouble.