October 6, 2008
The Rev. David Wilson
St. David’s Episcopal Church
905 East McMurray Road
Venetia,PA 15367
Dear David:
I am sending this letter to each member of the Standing Committee.
I am sure you are aware that I did not support Saturday’s actions of the Convention of the Diocese of Pittsburgh of the Episcopal Church in amending the diocesan Constitution to remove the “accession” clause and in accepting the invitation of the Archbishop of the Southern Cone to “join” that Province. On the other hand, it is my understanding that you did support those measures. If I am wrong in that understanding and you are in a position to demonstrate to me that you opposed and publicly repudiated those actions, I would appreciate you letting me know promptly. I shall assume that I am correct if you do not communicate to me a contradiction of my
understanding by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8th.
Despite the tensions of the recent past I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to serve the mission of Christ with you in our capacities as members of the Standing Committee, and I pray that your ministry will be faithful and rewarding in the time ahead.
Faithfully Yours
–(The Rev.) Jim Simons, rector, St Michael of the Valley, Lignoier, Pennsylvania