Sept. 22, 2008
The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Fort Worth rejects the deposition by the House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church of the Bishop of Pittsburgh, Robert William Duncan. The unconstitutional and illegal interpretations of the Presiding Bishop and the use of the canons in ways that were never intended deprived Bishop Duncan of a fair trial.
Bishop Duncan is a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. We rejoice in Bishop Duncan’s admission to the College of Bishops of the Southern Cone, and we reaffirm our commitment to work with him as a bishop in good standing in the Communion.
The Very Rev. Ryan Reed, President
The Rev. Dr. Thomas Hightower, clergy member
The Very Rev. Christopher Cantrell, clergy member
Judy Mayo, lay member
Walter Virden, lay member
Dr. Franklin Salazar, lay member
This is great. I hope that all the bishops who voted “no” and all the dioceses that disagree with this “deposition” will follow suit.
I think that even the PB can understand that clear, concise, and salient communication.
Don
So, where are all the other statements? Since this was a first degree (premeditated) deposition, why haven’t we had any other first degree indignant reponses? My goodness…. I’ve been forming mine for DAYS!! It’s clear and concise, too.
NUTS!!!!
Agreed, trimom. There needs to be a huge outpouring of such messages to KJS’ desk.
“You may not like him as a Bishop of this church, but by golly, we do and he is welcome to minister here at any time he likes!”
That would be clear language and intent, I think.
Jim E. <><
It would better if dioceses such as Ft Worth confine themselves to the generalities expressed in the top level, rather than to expose their standing committees to deposition by ecusa under some new concept of disciplinary canons. Ft Worth and Quincy and Pittsburgh have important parliamentary processes to conduct, with or without their diocesans, in the upcoming months.
Ecusa is going to go as dirty as it needs to keep what is “mine”, theirs.
Huzzah for DioFW SC! I think it shows some good ol Texas cajones! As for the silent majority maybe they should read Niemoller’s “First they came…” again.
5. Tom Roberts:
“…rather than to expose their standing committees to deposition by ecusa under some new concept of disciplinary canons.”
Now that TEC has exposed herself, this wisdom seems quite important.
Don
“Now you shall PAY for your trechary”
treachery
Good for Ft. Worth. I am asking the Diocese of Southwest Florida to do the same.
#5: I understand the strategical concern, but, really: our diocesan standing committee is the kind to stand with good and godly bishops like +Duncan, the possible legal responses be da**ed! The Diocese of Ft. Worth has no fear of the TEC tyrants.