The National Council of FIFNA endorses and affirms the ACNA College of Bishops’ statement (See below) issued on Feb 25, 2014, regarding the invitation to Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori to preach at Nashotah House.
In the interest of restoring “the trust that this particular invitation has seriously shaken,” we request that the invitation either be rescinded or that the venue be changed to an academic lecture by Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori in a non-liturgical context, followed by a time for discussion and response.
Wonderful. The ACNA College of Bishops has acted very appropriately, without alarm or panic or shrill rhetoric, but with clarity and firmness. I certainly hope that the leadership at Nashotah House heeds this solemn warning.
Trust is a fragile thing. It takes a long time to build, but only a short time to undermine and destroy.
David Handy+
Good to see FiFNA adding its voice of concern to that of the ACNA HOB. I hope we see more such statements.